Subtract 16/15 from 3/72
1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 1 1/15
3/72 - 16/15 is -41/40.
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,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
16/15 = 16 × 24/15 × 24 = 384/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/360 - 384/360 = 15 - 384/360 = -369/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/40
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