Subtract 15/25 from 3/18
3/18 - 15/25 is -13/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
3/18 = 3 × 25/18 × 25 = 75/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
15/25 = 15 × 18/25 × 18 = 270/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/450 - 270/450 = 75 - 270/450 = -195/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/30
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