Subtract 7/6 from 15/18
1st number: 15/18, 2nd number: 1 1/6
15/18 - 7/6 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 6 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 6 × 3 = 18,
7/6 = 7 × 3/6 × 3 = 21/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/18 - 21/18 = 15 - 21/18 = -6/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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