Subtract 75/72 from 35/45
1st number: 35/45, 2nd number: 1 3/72
35/45 - 75/72 is -19/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/360 - 375/360 = 280 - 375/360 = -95/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/72
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