Subtract 15/72 from 10/84
10/84 - 15/72 is -5/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
10/84 = 10 × 6/84 × 6 = 60/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/504 - 105/504 = 60 - 105/504 = -45/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/56
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