Subtract 72/35 from 18/15
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 2 2/35
18/15 - 72/35 is -6/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
18/15 = 18 × 7/15 × 7 = 126/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
72/35 = 72 × 3/35 × 3 = 216/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/105 - 216/105 = 126 - 216/105 = -90/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/7
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