Subtract 5/18 from 15/21
15/21 - 5/18 is 55/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
15/21 = 15 × 6/21 × 6 = 90/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/126 - 35/126 = 90 - 35/126 = 55/126
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