Subtract 15/18 from 4/7
4/7 - 15/18 is -11/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
4/7 = 4 × 18/7 × 18 = 72/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
15/18 = 15 × 7/18 × 7 = 105/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/126 - 105/126 = 72 - 105/126 = -33/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/42
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