Subtract 70/18 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 3 16/18
16/15 - 70/18 is -127/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
16/15 = 16 × 6/15 × 6 = 96/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
70/18 = 70 × 5/18 × 5 = 350/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/90 - 350/90 = 96 - 350/90 = -254/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/45
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