Subtract 16/18 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 16/18
42/15 - 16/18 is 86/45.
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,
42/15 = 42 × 6/15 × 6 = 252/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/90 - 80/90 = 252 - 80/90 = 172/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/45
- In mixed form: 141/45
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