Subtract 36/9 from 15/18
1st number: 15/18, 2nd number: 4 0/9
15/18 - 36/9 is -19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
15/18 = 15 × 1/18 × 1 = 15/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
36/9 = 36 × 2/9 × 2 = 72/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/18 - 72/18 = 15 - 72/18 = -57/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/6
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