Subtract 2/72 from 15/60
15/60 - 2/72 is 2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
15/60 = 15 × 6/60 × 6 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/360 - 10/360 = 90 - 10/360 = 80/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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