Subtract 16/18 from 5/15
5/15 - 16/18 is -5/9.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 6/15 × 6 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/90 - 80/90 = 30 - 80/90 = -50/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/9
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