Subtract 3/6 from 36/8
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 3/6
36/8 - 3/6 is 4/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
36/8 = 36 × 3/8 × 3 = 108/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
3/6 = 3 × 4/6 × 4 = 12/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/24 - 12/24 = 108 - 12/24 = 96/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/1
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