Subtract 18/5 from 36/18
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 3 3/5
36/18 - 18/5 is -8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
36/18 = 36 × 5/18 × 5 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
18/5 = 18 × 18/5 × 18 = 324/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/90 - 324/90 = 180 - 324/90 = -144/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5
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