Subtract 10/4 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 2 2/4
72/15 - 10/4 is 23/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
72/15 = 72 × 4/15 × 4 = 288/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
10/4 = 10 × 15/4 × 15 = 150/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/60 - 150/60 = 288 - 150/60 = 138/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
- In mixed form: 23/10
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