Subtract 18/72 from 2/6
2/6 - 18/72 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
2/6 = 2 × 12/6 × 12 = 24/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
18/72 = 18 × 1/72 × 1 = 18/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/72 - 18/72 = 24 - 18/72 = 6/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/6-18/72 2/6-36/72 2/12-18/72 2/6-54/72 2/18-18/72 10/6-18/72 2/6-90/72 2/30-18/72 14/6-18/72 2/42-18/72