Subtract 5/18 from 15/14
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 5/18
15/14 - 5/18 is 50/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
15/14 = 15 × 9/14 × 9 = 135/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/126 - 35/126 = 135 - 35/126 = 100/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/63
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