Subtract 20/18 from 2/8
1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 1 2/18
2/8 - 20/18 is -31/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
20/18 = 20 × 4/18 × 4 = 80/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/72 - 80/72 = 18 - 80/72 = -62/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/36
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