Subtract 96/72 from 15/30, Solve 15/30

Subtract 96/72 from 15/30

1^st number: 15/30, 2^nd number: 1 24/72

15/30 - 96/72 is -5/6.

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,
96/72 = 96 × 5/72 × 5 = 480/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
180/360 - 480/360 = 180 - 480/360 = -300/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6

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