Subtract 18/10 from 15/72
1st number: 15/72, 2nd number: 1 8/10
15/72 - 18/10 is -191/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
18/10 = 18 × 36/10 × 36 = 648/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/360 - 648/360 = 75 - 648/360 = -573/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/120
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