Subtract 40/72 from 14/15
14/15 - 40/72 is 17/45.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 24/15 × 24 = 336/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/360 - 200/360 = 336 - 200/360 = 136/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/45
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