Subtract 9/15 from 20/72
20/72 - 9/15 is -29/90.
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,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
9/15 = 9 × 24/15 × 24 = 216/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/360 - 216/360 = 100 - 216/360 = -116/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/90
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