Subtract 5/18 from 4/8
4/8 - 5/18 is 2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
5/18 = 5 × 4/18 × 4 = 20/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/72 - 20/72 = 36 - 20/72 = 16/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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