Subtract 9/10 from 18/36
18/36 - 9/10 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
9/10 = 9 × 18/10 × 18 = 162/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/180 - 162/180 = 90 - 162/180 = -72/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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