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Subtract 5/10 from 6/18

6/18 - 5/10 is -1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/90 - 45/90 = 30 - 45/90 = -15/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6

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