Subtract 15/84 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 15/84
72/15 - 15/84 is 647/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
72/15 = 72 × 28/15 × 28 = 2016/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
15/84 = 15 × 5/84 × 5 = 75/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/420 - 75/420 = 2016 - 75/420 = 1941/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 647/140
- In mixed form: 487/140
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