Subtract 1/72 from 15/45
15/45 - 1/72 is 23/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/360 - 5/360 = 120 - 5/360 = 115/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/72
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