Subtract 2/4 from 60/18
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 2/4
60/18 - 2/4 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
60/18 = 60 × 2/18 × 2 = 120/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 18/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/36 - 18/36 = 120 - 18/36 = 102/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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