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Subtract 8/18 from 9/30

9/30 - 8/18 is -13/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/90 - 40/90 = 27 - 40/90 = -13/90

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