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Subtract 14/32 from 1/15

1/15 - 14/32 is -89/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    1/15 = 1 × 32/15 × 32 = 32/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    14/32 = 14 × 15/32 × 15 = 210/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/480 - 210/480 = 32 - 210/480 = -178/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/240

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