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Subtract 1/3 from 36/18

1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 1/3

36/18 - 1/3 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    36/18 = 36 × 1/18 × 1 = 36/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    1/3 = 1 × 6/3 × 6 = 6/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/18 - 6/18 = 36 - 6/18 = 30/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  6. In mixed form: 12/3

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