Subtract 63/15 from 8/18
1st number: 8/18, 2nd number: 4 3/15
8/18 - 63/15 is -169/45.
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,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
63/15 = 63 × 6/15 × 6 = 378/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/90 - 378/90 = 40 - 378/90 = -338/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/45
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