Subtract 10/15 from 4/9
4/9 - 10/15 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
4/9 = 4 × 5/9 × 5 = 20/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/45 - 30/45 = 20 - 30/45 = -10/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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