Subtract 15/5 from 5/9
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 3 0/5
5/9 - 15/5 is -22/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
15/5 = 15 × 9/5 × 9 = 135/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/45 - 135/45 = 25 - 135/45 = -110/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/9
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