Subtract 16/5 from 15/18
1st number: 15/18, 2nd number: 3 1/5
15/18 - 16/5 is -71/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
16/5 = 16 × 18/5 × 18 = 288/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/90 - 288/90 = 75 - 288/90 = -213/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/30
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