Subtract 10/15 from 3/6
3/6 - 10/15 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
3/6 = 3 × 5/6 × 5 = 15/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
10/15 = 10 × 2/15 × 2 = 20/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/30 - 20/30 = 15 - 20/30 = -5/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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