Subtract 84/18 from 6/30
1st number: 6/30, 2nd number: 4 12/18
6/30 - 84/18 is -67/15.
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,
84/18 = 84 × 5/18 × 5 = 420/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/90 - 420/90 = 18 - 420/90 = -402/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/15
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