Subtract 45/36 from 4/15, Solve 4/15

Subtract 45/36 from 4/15

1^st number: 4/15, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

4/15 - 45/36 is -59/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
4/15 = 4 × 12/15 × 12 = 48/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
48/180 - 225/180 = 48 - 225/180 = -177/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/60

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