Subtract 8/15 from 30/72
30/72 - 8/15 is -7/60.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 24/15 × 24 = 192/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/360 - 192/360 = 150 - 192/360 = -42/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/60
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