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Subtract 49/72 from 2/15

2/15 - 49/72 is -197/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
    2/15 = 2 × 24/15 × 24 = 48/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/360 - 245/360 = 48 - 245/360 = -197/360

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