Subtract 15/5 from 3/4
1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 3 0/5
3/4 - 15/5 is -9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
3/4 = 3 × 5/4 × 5 = 15/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
15/5 = 15 × 4/5 × 4 = 60/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/20 - 60/20 = 15 - 60/20 = -45/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/4
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