Subtract 7/18 from 6/36
6/36 - 7/18 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
6/36 = 6 × 1/36 × 1 = 6/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
7/18 = 7 × 2/18 × 2 = 14/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/36 - 14/36 = 6 - 14/36 = -8/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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