Subtract 25/72 from 30/15
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 25/72
30/15 - 25/72 is 119/72.
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,
30/15 = 30 × 24/15 × 24 = 720/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/360 - 125/360 = 720 - 125/360 = 595/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/72
- In mixed form: 147/72
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