Subtract 45/72 from 15/30
15/30 - 45/72 is -1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
15/30 = 15 × 12/30 × 12 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/360 - 225/360 = 180 - 225/360 = -45/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8
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