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Subtract 2/32 from 15/30

15/30 - 2/32 is 7/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    15/30 = 15 × 16/30 × 16 = 240/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    2/32 = 2 × 15/32 × 15 = 30/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/480 - 30/480 = 240 - 30/480 = 210/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/16

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