Subtract 16/72 from 6/15
6/15 - 16/72 is 8/45.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 24/15 × 24 = 144/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/360 - 80/360 = 144 - 80/360 = 64/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/45
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