Subtract 15/21 from 4/18
4/18 - 15/21 is -31/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
15/21 = 15 × 6/21 × 6 = 90/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/126 - 90/126 = 28 - 90/126 = -62/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/63
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