Subtract 15/7 from 72/18
1st number: 4 0/18, 2nd number: 2 1/7
72/18 - 15/7 is 13/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
72/18 = 72 × 7/18 × 7 = 504/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
15/7 = 15 × 18/7 × 18 = 270/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/126 - 270/126 = 504 - 270/126 = 234/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
- In mixed form: 16/7
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