Subtract 14/15 from 6/18
6/18 - 14/15 is -3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
14/15 = 14 × 6/15 × 6 = 84/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/90 - 84/90 = 30 - 84/90 = -54/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/5
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