Subtract 49/72 from 1/15
1/15 - 49/72 is -221/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
1/15 = 1 × 24/15 × 24 = 24/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/360 - 245/360 = 24 - 245/360 = -221/360
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