Subtract 4/18 from 1/5
1/5 - 4/18 is -1/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
1/5 = 1 × 18/5 × 18 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/90 - 20/90 = 18 - 20/90 = -2/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/45
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