47/72 Minus 34/15, Solve 47/72 - 34/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 47/72 and 34/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 47/72 and 34/15?
The given fractions are 47/72 and 34/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 47/72 and 34/15
47/72 - 34/15
The LCM of 72 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 360
| 3 | 72, 15 |
| 24, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 24 x 5 = 360
= 47 x 5 - 34 x 24/360
= 235 - 816/360
= -581/360
Result: -581/360
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 47/72 and 34/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 47/72 and 34/15?
To subtract fractions 47/72 and 34/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 72 and 15 value i.e 360. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -581/360.
2. What is 47/72 minus 34/15 as a fraction?
47/72 minus 34/15 as a fraction is equal to -581/360.
3. How to subtract 47/72 and 34/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 47/72 and 34/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -581/360 quickly.