Subtract 1/7 from 2/15
2/15 - 1/7 is -1/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
2/15 = 2 × 7/15 × 7 = 14/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
1/7 = 1 × 15/7 × 15 = 15/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/105 - 15/105 = 14 - 15/105 = -1/105
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