Subtract 14/18 from 15/90
15/90 - 14/18 is -11/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/90 - 70/90 = 15 - 70/90 = -55/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/18
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