Subtract 7/45 from 1/18
1/18 - 7/45 is -1/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/90 - 14/90 = 5 - 14/90 = -9/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10
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