Subtract 10/5 from 3/18
1st number: 3/18, 2nd number: 2 0/5
3/18 - 10/5 is -11/6.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
10/5 = 10 × 18/5 × 18 = 180/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/90 - 180/90 = 15 - 180/90 = -165/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/6
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