Subtract 2/45 from 4/15
4/15 - 2/45 is 2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
4/15 = 4 × 3/15 × 3 = 12/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/45 - 2/45 = 12 - 2/45 = 10/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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