Subtract 75/5 from 30/18
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 15 0/5
30/18 - 75/5 is -40/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
75/5 = 75 × 18/5 × 18 = 1350/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/90 - 1350/90 = 150 - 1350/90 = -1200/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/3
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