Subtract 2/18 from 81/12
1st number: 6 9/12, 2nd number: 2/18
81/12 - 2/18 is 239/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
81/12 = 81 × 3/12 × 3 = 243/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
2/18 = 2 × 2/18 × 2 = 4/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/36 - 4/36 = 243 - 4/36 = 239/36 - In mixed form: 623/36
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