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