Subtract 70/15 from 10/32
1st number: 10/32, 2nd number: 4 10/15
10/32 - 70/15 is -209/48.
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,
10/32 = 10 × 15/32 × 15 = 150/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
70/15 = 70 × 32/15 × 32 = 2240/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/480 - 2240/480 = 150 - 2240/480 = -2090/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/48
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