Subtract 4/18 from 54/8
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 4/18
54/8 - 4/18 is 235/36.
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,
54/8 = 54 × 9/8 × 9 = 486/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
4/18 = 4 × 4/18 × 4 = 16/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/72 - 16/72 = 486 - 16/72 = 470/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/36
- In mixed form: 619/36
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