Subtract 1/18 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 1/18
7/6 - 1/18 is 10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
7/6 = 7 × 3/6 × 3 = 21/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
1/18 = 1 × 1/18 × 1 = 1/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/18 - 1/18 = 21 - 1/18 = 20/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
- In mixed form: 11/9
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