Subtract 80/15 from 15/18
1st number: 15/18, 2nd number: 5 5/15
15/18 - 80/15 is -9/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 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 15 × 6 = 90,
80/15 = 80 × 6/15 × 6 = 480/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/90 - 480/90 = 75 - 480/90 = -405/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/2
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