Subtract 2/9 from 6/30
6/30 - 2/9 is -1/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
6/30 = 6 × 3/30 × 3 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/90 - 20/90 = 18 - 20/90 = -2/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/45
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