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Subtract 8/36 from 5/2

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 8/36

5/2 - 8/36 is 41/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    5/2 = 5 × 18/2 × 18 = 90/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    8/36 = 8 × 1/36 × 1 = 8/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/36 - 8/36 = 90 - 8/36 = 82/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/18
  6. In mixed form: 25/18

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