Answers

Subtract 18/8 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 2/8

6/4 - 18/8 is -3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   6/4 = 6 × 2/4 × 2 = 12/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   18/8 = 18 × 1/8 × 1 = 18/8
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/8 - 18/8 = 12 - 18/8 = -6/8
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/4

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