Subtract 5/18 from 9/30
9/30 - 5/18 is 1/45.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/90 - 25/90 = 27 - 25/90 = 2/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/45
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