Subtract 15/72 from 45/21
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 15/72
45/21 - 15/72 is 325/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
45/21 = 45 × 24/21 × 24 = 1080/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
15/72 = 15 × 7/72 × 7 = 105/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/504 - 105/504 = 1080 - 105/504 = 975/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 325/168
- In mixed form: 1157/168
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