Subtract 72/5 from 30/9
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 14 2/5
30/9 - 72/5 is -166/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
30/9 = 30 × 5/9 × 5 = 150/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
72/5 = 72 × 9/5 × 9 = 648/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/45 - 648/45 = 150 - 648/45 = -498/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -166/15
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