Subtract 9/15 from 1/72
1/72 - 9/15 is -211/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
9/15 = 9 × 24/15 × 24 = 216/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/360 - 216/360 = 5 - 216/360 = -211/360
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