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Subtract 18/9 from 16/15

1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 2 0/9

16/15 - 18/9 is -14/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    16/15 = 16 × 3/15 × 3 = 48/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    18/9 = 18 × 5/9 × 5 = 90/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/45 - 90/45 = 48 - 90/45 = -42/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/15

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