Subtract 30/24 from 1/18
1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 1 6/24
1/18 - 30/24 is -43/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
1/18 = 1 × 4/18 × 4 = 4/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
30/24 = 30 × 3/24 × 3 = 90/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/72 - 90/72 = 4 - 90/72 = -86/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/36
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