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Subtract 3/18 from 15/2

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 3/18

15/2 - 3/18 is 22/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    15/2 = 15 × 9/2 × 9 = 135/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    3/18 = 3 × 1/18 × 1 = 3/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/18 - 3/18 = 135 - 3/18 = 132/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
  6. In mixed form: 71/3

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