Subtract 15/36 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 15/36
72/15 - 15/36 is 263/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
72/15 = 72 × 12/15 × 12 = 864/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/180 - 75/180 = 864 - 75/180 = 789/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/60
- In mixed form: 423/60
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