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Subtract 9/5 from 1/18

1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 1 4/5

1/18 - 9/5 is -157/90.

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,
    9/5 = 9 × 18/5 × 18 = 162/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/90 - 162/90 = 5 - 162/90 = -157/90

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