Subtract 9/18 from 36/15
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 9/18
36/15 - 9/18 is 19/10.
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,
36/15 = 36 × 6/15 × 6 = 216/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
9/18 = 9 × 5/18 × 5 = 45/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/90 - 45/90 = 216 - 45/90 = 171/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
- In mixed form: 19/10
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