Subtract 3/15 from 1/9
1/9 - 3/15 is -4/45.
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,
1/9 = 1 × 5/9 × 5 = 5/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
3/15 = 3 × 3/15 × 3 = 9/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/45 - 9/45 = 5 - 9/45 = -4/45
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