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Subtract 18/5 from 4/6

1st number: 4/6, 2nd number: 3 3/5

4/6 - 18/5 is -44/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    4/6 = 4 × 5/6 × 5 = 20/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    18/5 = 18 × 6/5 × 6 = 108/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/30 - 108/30 = 20 - 108/30 = -88/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/15

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