Subtract 7/30 from 1/9
1/9 - 7/30 is -11/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
1/9 = 1 × 10/9 × 10 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
7/30 = 7 × 3/30 × 3 = 21/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/90 - 21/90 = 10 - 21/90 = -11/90
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