Subtract 6/72 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 6/72
32/15 - 6/72 is 41/20.
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,
32/15 = 32 × 24/15 × 24 = 768/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/360 - 30/360 = 768 - 30/360 = 738/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/20
- In mixed form: 21/20
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