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Subtract 4/15 from 2/9

2/9 - 4/15 is -2/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 15 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    2/9 = 2 × 5/9 × 5 = 10/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    4/15 = 4 × 3/15 × 3 = 12/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/45 - 12/45 = 10 - 12/45 = -2/45

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