Subtract 3/15 from 2/72
2/72 - 3/15 is -31/180.
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,
2/72 = 2 × 5/72 × 5 = 10/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
3/15 = 3 × 24/15 × 24 = 72/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/360 - 72/360 = 10 - 72/360 = -62/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/180
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