Subtract 72/10 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 7 2/10
15/9 - 72/10 is -83/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
15/9 = 15 × 10/9 × 10 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
72/10 = 72 × 9/10 × 9 = 648/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/90 - 648/90 = 150 - 648/90 = -498/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/15
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