Subtract 21/18 from 15/35
1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 1 3/18
15/35 - 21/18 is -31/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
15/35 = 15 × 18/35 × 18 = 270/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
21/18 = 21 × 35/18 × 35 = 735/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/630 - 735/630 = 270 - 735/630 = -465/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/42
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