Subtract 70/18 from 30/9
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 3 16/18
30/9 - 70/18 is -5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
30/9 = 30 × 2/9 × 2 = 60/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
70/18 = 70 × 1/18 × 1 = 70/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/18 - 70/18 = 60 - 70/18 = -10/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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