Subtract 10/15 from 30/72
30/72 - 10/15 is -1/4.
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,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
10/15 = 10 × 24/15 × 24 = 240/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/360 - 240/360 = 150 - 240/360 = -90/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4
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