Subtract 5/7 from 9/15
9/15 - 5/7 is -4/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
9/15 = 9 × 7/15 × 7 = 63/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
5/7 = 5 × 15/7 × 15 = 75/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/105 - 75/105 = 63 - 75/105 = -12/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/35
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