Subtract 20/45 from 1/15
1/15 - 20/45 is -17/45.
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,
1/15 = 1 × 3/15 × 3 = 3/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
20/45 = 20 × 1/45 × 1 = 20/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/45 - 20/45 = 3 - 20/45 = -17/45
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