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Subtract 5/9 from 3/18

3/18 - 5/9 is -7/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 9 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 9 × 2 = 18,
    5/9 = 5 × 2/9 × 2 = 10/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/18 - 10/18 = 3 - 10/18 = -7/18

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