Subtract 16/72 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 16/72
15/5 - 16/72 is 25/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
15/5 = 15 × 72/5 × 72 = 1080/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/360 - 80/360 = 1080 - 80/360 = 1000/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/9
- In mixed form: 27/9
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