Subtract 18/63 from 5/30
5/30 - 18/63 is -5/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
5/30 = 5 × 21/30 × 21 = 105/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
18/63 = 18 × 10/63 × 10 = 180/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/630 - 180/630 = 105 - 180/630 = -75/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/42
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