Subtract 1/15 from 2/32
2/32 - 1/15 is -1/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
2/32 = 2 × 15/32 × 15 = 30/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
1/15 = 1 × 32/15 × 32 = 32/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/480 - 32/480 = 30 - 32/480 = -2/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/240
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