Subtract 15/8 from 36/18
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 1 7/8
36/18 - 15/8 is 1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
36/18 = 36 × 4/18 × 4 = 144/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
15/8 = 15 × 9/8 × 9 = 135/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/72 - 135/72 = 144 - 135/72 = 9/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8
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