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