Subtract 8/18 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 8/18
36/6 - 8/18 is 50/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
36/6 = 36 × 3/6 × 3 = 108/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/18 - 8/18 = 108 - 8/18 = 100/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/9
- In mixed form: 55/9
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