Subtract 2/5 from 2/18
2/18 - 2/5 is -13/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
2/5 = 2 × 18/5 × 18 = 36/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/90 - 36/90 = 10 - 36/90 = -26/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/45
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