Subtract 3/24 from 36/18
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 3/24
36/18 - 3/24 is 15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 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 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/72 - 9/72 = 144 - 9/72 = 135/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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