Subtract 9/30 from 2/18
2/18 - 9/30 is -17/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/90 - 27/90 = 10 - 27/90 = -17/90
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