Subtract 14/30 from 12/18
12/18 - 14/30 is 1/5.
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,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
14/30 = 14 × 3/30 × 3 = 42/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/90 - 42/90 = 60 - 42/90 = 18/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5
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