Subtract 2/15 from 2/18
2/18 - 2/15 is -1/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
2/15 = 2 × 6/15 × 6 = 12/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/90 - 12/90 = 10 - 12/90 = -2/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/45
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