Subtract 20/9 from 5/15
1st number: 5/15, 2nd number: 2 2/9
5/15 - 20/9 is -17/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
5/15 = 5 × 3/15 × 3 = 15/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
20/9 = 20 × 5/9 × 5 = 100/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/45 - 100/45 = 15 - 100/45 = -85/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/9
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