Subtract 32/6 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 5 2/6
45/18 - 32/6 is -17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
45/18 = 45 × 1/18 × 1 = 45/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
32/6 = 32 × 3/6 × 3 = 96/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/18 - 96/18 = 45 - 96/18 = -51/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/6
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