Subtract 15/18 from 2/3
2/3 - 15/18 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
2/3 = 2 × 6/3 × 6 = 12/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
15/18 = 15 × 1/18 × 1 = 15/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/18 - 15/18 = 12 - 15/18 = -3/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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