Subtract 18/72 from 8/15
8/15 - 18/72 is 17/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
8/15 = 8 × 24/15 × 24 = 192/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/360 - 90/360 = 192 - 90/360 = 102/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/60
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