Subtract 18/24 from 81/6
1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 18/24
81/6 - 18/24 is 51/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
81/6 = 81 × 4/6 × 4 = 324/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/24 - 18/24 = 324 - 18/24 = 306/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/4
- In mixed form: 123/4
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