Subtract 15/45 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 15/45
72/2 - 15/45 is 107/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
72/2 = 72 × 45/2 × 45 = 3240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/90 - 30/90 = 3240 - 30/90 = 3210/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/3
- In mixed form: 352/3
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