Subtract 6/18 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 6/18
15/6 - 6/18 is 13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
15/6 = 15 × 3/6 × 3 = 45/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
6/18 = 6 × 1/18 × 1 = 6/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/18 - 6/18 = 45 - 6/18 = 39/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
- In mixed form: 21/6
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