Subtract 72/35 from 15/60
1st number: 15/60, 2nd number: 2 2/35
15/60 - 72/35 is -253/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
15/60 = 15 × 7/60 × 7 = 105/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
72/35 = 72 × 12/35 × 12 = 864/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/420 - 864/420 = 105 - 864/420 = -759/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/140
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