Subtract 15/28 from 6/18
6/18 - 15/28 is -17/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
6/18 = 6 × 14/18 × 14 = 84/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
15/28 = 15 × 9/28 × 9 = 135/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/252 - 135/252 = 84 - 135/252 = -51/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/84
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