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