Subtract 5/15 from 72/10
1st number: 7 2/10, 2nd number: 5/15
72/10 - 5/15 is 103/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
72/10 = 72 × 3/10 × 3 = 216/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
5/15 = 5 × 2/15 × 2 = 10/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/30 - 10/30 = 216 - 10/30 = 206/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/15
- In mixed form: 613/15
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