Subtract 5/9 from 2/30
2/30 - 5/9 is -22/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
2/30 = 2 × 3/30 × 3 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
5/9 = 5 × 10/9 × 10 = 50/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/90 - 50/90 = 6 - 50/90 = -44/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/45
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