Subtract 70/30 from 10/18
1st number: 10/18, 2nd number: 2 10/30
10/18 - 70/30 is -16/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/90 - 210/90 = 50 - 210/90 = -160/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/9
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