Subtract 15/72 from 14/90
14/90 - 15/72 is -19/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/360 - 75/360 = 56 - 75/360 = -19/360
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