Subtract 3/5 from 3/15
3/15 - 3/5 is -2/5.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 1/15 × 1 = 3/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
3/5 = 3 × 3/5 × 3 = 9/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/15 - 9/15 = 3 - 9/15 = -6/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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