Subtract 5/72 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 5/72
15/3 - 5/72 is 355/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
15/3 = 15 × 24/3 × 24 = 360/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/72 - 5/72 = 360 - 5/72 = 355/72 - In mixed form: 467/72
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