Subtract 72/15 from 75/9
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 4 12/15
75/9 - 72/15 is 53/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
75/9 = 75 × 5/9 × 5 = 375/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
72/15 = 72 × 3/15 × 3 = 216/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/45 - 216/45 = 375 - 216/45 = 159/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/15
- In mixed form: 38/15
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