Subtract 56/21 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 2 14/21
72/15 - 56/21 is 32/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
72/15 = 72 × 7/15 × 7 = 504/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
56/21 = 56 × 5/21 × 5 = 280/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/105 - 280/105 = 504 - 280/105 = 224/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/15
- In mixed form: 22/15
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