Subtract 36/18 from 6/30
1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 2 0/18
6/30 - 36/18 is -9/5.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 3/30 × 3 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
36/18 = 36 × 5/18 × 5 = 180/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/90 - 180/90 = 18 - 180/90 = -162/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/5
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