Subtract 32/15 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 2 2/15
10/2 - 32/15 is 43/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
10/2 = 10 × 15/2 × 15 = 150/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
32/15 = 32 × 2/15 × 2 = 64/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/30 - 64/30 = 150 - 64/30 = 86/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/15
- In mixed form: 213/15
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