Subtract 18/48 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 18/48
36/6 - 18/48 is 45/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
36/6 = 36 × 8/6 × 8 = 288/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
18/48 = 18 × 1/48 × 1 = 18/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/48 - 18/48 = 288 - 18/48 = 270/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/8
- In mixed form: 55/8
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