Subtract 20/16 from 15/18
1st number: 15/18, 2nd number: 1 4/16
15/18 - 20/16 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
15/18 = 15 × 8/18 × 8 = 120/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
20/16 = 20 × 9/16 × 9 = 180/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/144 - 180/144 = 120 - 180/144 = -60/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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