Subtract 15/18 from 9/5
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 15/18
9/5 - 15/18 is 29/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
9/5 = 9 × 18/5 × 18 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/90 - 75/90 = 162 - 75/90 = 87/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/30
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