Subtract 2/4 from 5/15
5/15 - 2/4 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
5/15 = 5 × 4/15 × 4 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/60 - 30/60 = 20 - 30/60 = -10/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/15-2/4 5/30-2/4 5/15-2/8 5/15-6/4 5/45-2/4 5/15-2/12 25/15-2/4 5/15-10/4 5/75-2/4 5/15-2/20 35/15-2/4 5/15-14/4 5/15-2/28