Subtract 45/15 from 18/72
1st number: 18/72, 2nd number: 3 0/15
18/72 - 45/15 is -11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
45/15 = 45 × 24/15 × 24 = 1080/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/360 - 1080/360 = 90 - 1080/360 = -990/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/4
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