Subtract 15/72 from 40/3
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 15/72
40/3 - 15/72 is 105/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
40/3 = 40 × 24/3 × 24 = 960/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/72 - 15/72 = 960 - 15/72 = 945/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/8
- In mixed form: 131/8
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