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Subtract 4/18 from 15/4

1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 4/18

15/4 - 4/18 is 127/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    15/4 = 15 × 9/4 × 9 = 135/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    4/18 = 4 × 2/18 × 2 = 8/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/36 - 8/36 = 135 - 8/36 = 127/36
  5. In mixed form: 319/36

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