Subtract 28/45 from 18/30
18/30 - 28/45 is -1/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
18/30 = 18 × 3/30 × 3 = 54/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
28/45 = 28 × 2/45 × 2 = 56/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/90 - 56/90 = 54 - 56/90 = -2/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/45
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