Subtract 8/36 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 8/36
8/2 - 8/36 is 34/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
8/2 = 8 × 18/2 × 18 = 144/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
8/36 = 8 × 1/36 × 1 = 8/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/36 - 8/36 = 144 - 8/36 = 136/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/9
- In mixed form: 37/9
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