Subtract 42/18 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 2 6/18
72/15 - 42/18 is 37/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
72/15 = 72 × 6/15 × 6 = 432/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/90 - 210/90 = 432 - 210/90 = 222/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/15
- In mixed form: 27/15
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