Solve 4/9-1/6=5/18

$$\frac { 4 } { 9 } - \frac { 1 } { 6 } = \frac { 5 } { 18 }$$

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Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 9 and 6 is 18. Convert \frac{4}{9} and \frac{1}{6} to fractions with denominator 18.

$$\frac{8}{18}-\frac{3}{18}=\frac{5}{18}$$

Since \frac{8}{18} and \frac{3}{18} have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{8-3}{18}=\frac{5}{18}$$

Subtract 3 from 8 to get 5.

$$\frac{5}{18}=\frac{5}{18}$$

Compare \frac{5}{18} and \frac{5}{18}.

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