Subtract 18/9 from 3/5
1st number: 3/5, 2nd number: 2 0/9
3/5 - 18/9 is -7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
3/5 = 3 × 9/5 × 9 = 27/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
18/9 = 18 × 5/9 × 5 = 90/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/45 - 90/45 = 27 - 90/45 = -63/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/5
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