Subtract 1/15 from 4/6
4/6 - 1/15 is 3/5.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 5/6 × 5 = 20/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
1/15 = 1 × 2/15 × 2 = 2/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/30 - 2/30 = 20 - 2/30 = 18/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5
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