Subtract 3/18 from 36/9
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 3/18
36/9 - 3/18 is 23/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
36/9 = 36 × 2/9 × 2 = 72/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
3/18 = 3 × 1/18 × 1 = 3/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/18 - 3/18 = 72 - 3/18 = 69/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/6
- In mixed form: 35/6
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