Subtract 72/9 from 1/15
1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 8 0/9
1/15 - 72/9 is -119/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
1/15 = 1 × 3/15 × 3 = 3/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
72/9 = 72 × 5/9 × 5 = 360/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/45 - 360/45 = 3 - 360/45 = -357/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/15
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