Subtract 4/6 from 3/5
3/5 - 4/6 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
3/5 = 3 × 6/5 × 6 = 18/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
4/6 = 4 × 5/6 × 5 = 20/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/30 - 20/30 = 18 - 20/30 = -2/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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