Answers

Subtract 18/4 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 4 2/4

6/2 - 18/4 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
   6/2 = 6 × 2/2 × 2 = 12/4
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
   18/4 = 18 × 1/4 × 1 = 18/4
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/4 - 18/4 = 12 - 18/4 = -6/4
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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