Subtract 30/15 from 1/32
1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 2 0/15
1/32 - 30/15 is -63/32.
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,
1/32 = 1 × 15/32 × 15 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
30/15 = 30 × 32/15 × 32 = 960/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/480 - 960/480 = 15 - 960/480 = -945/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -63/32
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