Subtract 1/72 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 1/72
15/9 - 1/72 is 119/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
15/9 = 15 × 8/9 × 8 = 120/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/72 - 1/72 = 120 - 1/72 = 119/72 - In mixed form: 147/72
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