Subtract 3/9 from 2/6
2/6 - 3/9 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
2/6 = 2 × 3/6 × 3 = 6/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
3/9 = 3 × 2/9 × 2 = 6/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/18 - 6/18 = 6 - 6/18 = 0/18 - The answer is 0
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