Subtract 15/30 from 5/18
5/18 - 15/30 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
15/30 = 15 × 3/30 × 3 = 45/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/90 - 45/90 = 25 - 45/90 = -20/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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