Subtract 42/45 from 8/15
8/15 - 42/45 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
8/15 = 8 × 3/15 × 3 = 24/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
42/45 = 42 × 1/45 × 1 = 42/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/45 - 42/45 = 24 - 42/45 = -18/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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