Subtract 16/15 from 15/45
1st number: 15/45, 2nd number: 1 1/15
15/45 - 16/15 is -11/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
15/45 = 15 × 1/45 × 1 = 15/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
16/15 = 16 × 3/15 × 3 = 48/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/45 - 48/45 = 15 - 48/45 = -33/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/15
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