Subtract 45/72 from 21/15
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 45/72
21/15 - 45/72 is 31/40.
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,
21/15 = 21 × 24/15 × 24 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/360 - 225/360 = 504 - 225/360 = 279/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/40
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