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Subtract 9/18 from 1/3

1/3 - 9/18 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    1/3 = 1 × 6/3 × 6 = 6/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    9/18 = 9 × 1/18 × 1 = 9/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/18 - 9/18 = 6 - 9/18 = -3/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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