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Subtract 1/3 from 36/2

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

36/2 - 1/3 is 53/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 3 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
    36/2 = 36 × 3/2 × 3 = 108/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    1/3 = 1 × 2/3 × 2 = 2/6
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/6 - 2/6 = 108 - 2/6 = 106/6
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/3
  6. In mixed form: 172/3

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