Subtract 10/18 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 10/18
15/5 - 10/18 is 22/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
15/5 = 15 × 18/5 × 18 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 50/90 = 270 - 50/90 = 220/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/9
- In mixed form: 24/9
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