Subtract 18/10 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 1 8/10
15/9 - 18/10 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
15/9 = 15 × 10/9 × 10 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
18/10 = 18 × 9/10 × 9 = 162/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/90 - 162/90 = 150 - 162/90 = -12/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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