Subtract 15/72 from 10/7
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 15/72
10/7 - 15/72 is 205/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
10/7 = 10 × 72/7 × 72 = 720/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/504 - 105/504 = 720 - 105/504 = 615/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/168
- In mixed form: 137/168
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