Subtract 15/5 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 3 0/5
72/8 - 15/5 is 6/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 5 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
72/8 = 72 × 5/8 × 5 = 360/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
15/5 = 15 × 8/5 × 8 = 120/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/40 - 120/40 = 360 - 120/40 = 240/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1
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