Subtract 4/18 from 15/7
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 4/18
15/7 - 4/18 is 121/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
15/7 = 15 × 18/7 × 18 = 270/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/126 - 28/126 = 270 - 28/126 = 242/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/63
- In mixed form: 158/63
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