15/18 Minus 1/9, Solve 15/18 - 1/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/18 and 1/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/18 and 1/9?
The given fractions are 15/18 and 1/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/18 and 1/9
15/18 - 1/9
The LCM of 18 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 3 | 18, 9 |
| 3 | 6, 3 |
| 2, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 18
= 15 x 1 - 1 x 2/18
= 15 - 2/18
= 13/18
Result: 13/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/18 and 1/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/18 and 1/9?
To subtract fractions 15/18 and 1/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 9 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/18.
2. What is 15/18 minus 1/9 as a fraction?
15/18 minus 1/9 as a fraction is equal to 13/18.
3. How to subtract 15/18 and 1/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/18 and 1/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/18 quickly.