Subtract 1/8 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 1/8
76 - 18 is 2524.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
76 = 7 × 46 × 4 = 2824 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
18 = 1 × 38 × 3 = 324 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2824 - 324 = 28 - 324 = 2524 - In mixed form: 1124
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