Subtract 18/42 from 9/15
9/15 - 18/42 is 6/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
9/15 = 9 × 14/15 × 14 = 126/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
18/42 = 18 × 5/42 × 5 = 90/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/210 - 90/210 = 126 - 90/210 = 36/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/35
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