Subtract 18/6 from 1/5
1st number: 1/5, 2nd number: 3 0/6
1/5 - 18/6 is -14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
1/5 = 1 × 6/5 × 6 = 6/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
18/6 = 18 × 5/6 × 5 = 90/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/30 - 90/30 = 6 - 90/30 = -84/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/5
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