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Subtract 8/18 from 5/6

5/6 - 8/18 is 7/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    5/6 = 5 × 3/6 × 3 = 15/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/18 - 8/18 = 15 - 8/18 = 7/18

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