Subtract 20/18 from 10/15
1st number: 10/15, 2nd number: 1 2/18
10/15 - 20/18 is -4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
10/15 = 10 × 6/15 × 6 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/90 - 100/90 = 60 - 100/90 = -40/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9
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