Subtract 45/60 from 1/18
1/18 - 45/60 is -25/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
1/18 = 1 × 10/18 × 10 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/180 - 135/180 = 10 - 135/180 = -125/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/36
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