Subtract 14/18 from 15/30
15/30 - 14/18 is -5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
15/30 = 15 × 3/30 × 3 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/90 - 70/90 = 45 - 70/90 = -25/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18
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