Subtract 2/18 from 72/6
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 2/18
72/6 - 2/18 is 107/9.
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,
72/6 = 72 × 3/6 × 3 = 216/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
2/18 = 2 × 1/18 × 1 = 2/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/18 - 2/18 = 216 - 2/18 = 214/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/9
- In mixed form: 118/9
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