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Subtract 30/18 from 6/5

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 1 12/18

6/5 - 30/18 is -7/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    6/5 = 6 × 18/5 × 18 = 108/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/90 - 150/90 = 108 - 150/90 = -42/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/15

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