Subtract 18/45 from 1/30
1/30 - 18/45 is -11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
18/45 = 18 × 2/45 × 2 = 36/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/90 - 36/90 = 3 - 36/90 = -33/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/30
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