Subtract 6/18 from 36/24
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 6/18
36/24 - 6/18 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
36/24 = 36 × 3/24 × 3 = 108/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
6/18 = 6 × 4/18 × 4 = 24/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/72 - 24/72 = 108 - 24/72 = 84/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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