Subtract 2/7 from 36/18
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 2/7
36/18 - 2/7 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
36/18 = 36 × 7/18 × 7 = 252/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
2/7 = 2 × 18/7 × 18 = 36/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/126 - 36/126 = 252 - 36/126 = 216/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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