Subtract 18/15 from 30/2
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 1 3/15
30/2 - 18/15 is 69/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
30/2 = 30 × 15/2 × 15 = 450/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
18/15 = 18 × 2/15 × 2 = 36/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/30 - 36/30 = 450 - 36/30 = 414/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/5
- In mixed form: 134/5
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