Subtract 3/8 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 3/8
72/15 - 3/8 is 177/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
72/15 = 72 × 8/15 × 8 = 576/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/120 - 45/120 = 576 - 45/120 = 531/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 177/40
- In mixed form: 417/40
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