Subtract 8/18 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 8/18
15/5 - 8/18 is 23/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
15/5 = 15 × 18/5 × 18 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 40/90 = 270 - 40/90 = 230/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/9
- In mixed form: 25/9
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