Subtract 36/18 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 2 0/18
18/10 - 36/18 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
18/10 = 18 × 9/10 × 9 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
36/18 = 36 × 5/18 × 5 = 180/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/90 - 180/90 = 162 - 180/90 = -18/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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