Subtract 15/75 from 72/4
1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 15/75
72/4 - 15/75 is 89/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
72/4 = 72 × 75/4 × 75 = 5400/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5400/300 - 60/300 = 5400 - 60/300 = 5340/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/5
- In mixed form: 174/5
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