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Subtract 10/5 from 1/18

1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 2 0/5

1/18 - 10/5 is -35/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    10/5 = 10 × 18/5 × 18 = 180/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/90 - 180/90 = 5 - 180/90 = -175/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/18

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