Answers

Subtract 96/72 from 15/20

1^st number: 15/20, 2^nd number: 1 24/72

15/20 - 96/72 is -7/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
   15/20 = 15 × 18/20 × 18 = 270/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   96/72 = 96 × 5/72 × 5 = 480/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/360 - 480/360 = 270 - 480/360 = -210/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12

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