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