Subtract 30/72 from 10/15
10/15 - 30/72 is 1/4.
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,
10/15 = 10 × 24/15 × 24 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/360 - 150/360 = 240 - 150/360 = 90/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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