Subtract 2/36 from 21/18
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 2/36
21/18 - 2/36 is 10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
21/18 = 21 × 2/18 × 2 = 42/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/36 - 2/36 = 42 - 2/36 = 40/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
- In mixed form: 11/9
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