Subtract 7/18 from 5/30
5/30 - 7/18 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
5/30 = 5 × 3/30 × 3 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/90 - 35/90 = 15 - 35/90 = -20/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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