Subtract 4/5 from 7/15
7/15 - 4/5 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
7/15 = 7 × 1/15 × 1 = 7/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
4/5 = 4 × 3/5 × 3 = 12/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/15 - 12/15 = 7 - 12/15 = -5/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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