Subtract 60/18 from 90/30
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 3 6/18
90/30 - 60/18 is -1/3.
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,
90/30 = 90 × 3/30 × 3 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
60/18 = 60 × 5/18 × 5 = 300/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 300/90 = 270 - 300/90 = -30/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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