Subtract 72/45 from 15/20
1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 1 27/45
15/20 - 72/45 is -17/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
72/45 = 72 × 4/45 × 4 = 288/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/180 - 288/180 = 135 - 288/180 = -153/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/20
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