Subtract 18/9 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 2 0/9
15/4 - 18/9 is 7/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
15/4 = 15 × 9/4 × 9 = 135/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
18/9 = 18 × 4/9 × 4 = 72/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/36 - 72/36 = 135 - 72/36 = 63/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
- In mixed form: 13/4
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