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Subtract 2/3 from 3/18

3/18 - 2/3 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    3/18 = 3 × 1/18 × 1 = 3/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    2/3 = 2 × 6/3 × 6 = 12/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/18 - 12/18 = 3 - 12/18 = -9/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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