Basic Math Examples

$\frac{9}{15} - \frac{4}{15}$

Step 1

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{9 - 4}{15}$

Step 2

Subtract $4$ from $9$ .

$\frac{5}{15}$

Step 3

Cancel the common factor of $5$ and $15$ .

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Step 3.1

Factor $5$ out of $5$ .

$\frac{5 (1)}{15}$

Step 3.2

Cancel the common factors.

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Step 3.2.1

Factor $5$ out of $15$ .

$\frac{5 \cdot 1}{5 \cdot 3}$

Step 3.2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{5 \cdot 1}{5 \cdot 3}$

Step 3.2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{1}{3}$

Step 4

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{1}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$0.\overline{3}$