Subtract 72/45 from 2/15
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 27/45
2/15 - 72/45 is -22/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
2/15 = 2 × 3/15 × 3 = 6/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
72/45 = 72 × 1/45 × 1 = 72/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/45 - 72/45 = 6 - 72/45 = -66/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/15
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