Subtract 72/18 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 4 0/18
45/15 - 72/18 is -1/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
45/15 = 45 × 6/15 × 6 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
72/18 = 72 × 5/18 × 5 = 360/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/90 - 360/90 = 270 - 360/90 = -90/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1
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