Subtract 18/15 from 14/36
1st number: 14/36, 2nd number: 1 3/15
14/36 - 18/15 is -73/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
18/15 = 18 × 12/15 × 12 = 216/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/180 - 216/180 = 70 - 216/180 = -146/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/90
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