Subtract 60/30 from 18/9
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 2 0/30
18/9 - 60/30 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
18/9 = 18 × 10/9 × 10 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
60/30 = 60 × 3/30 × 3 = 180/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/90 - 180/90 = 180 - 180/90 = 0/90 - The answer is 0
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