Subtract 15/20 from 3/72
3/72 - 15/20 is -17/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
15/20 = 15 × 18/20 × 18 = 270/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/360 - 270/360 = 15 - 270/360 = -255/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/24
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