Subtract 84/72 from 2/15
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 12/72
2/15 - 84/72 is -31/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
2/15 = 2 × 24/15 × 24 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
84/72 = 84 × 5/72 × 5 = 420/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/360 - 420/360 = 48 - 420/360 = -372/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/30
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