Subtract 2/3 from 4/18
4/18 - 2/3 is -4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
4/18 = 4 × 1/18 × 1 = 4/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
2/3 = 2 × 6/3 × 6 = 12/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/18 - 12/18 = 4 - 12/18 = -8/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9
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