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Subtract 72/60 from 2/15

1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 12/60

2/15 - 72/60 is -16/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/60 - 72/60 = 8 - 72/60 = -64/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/15

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