Subtract 27/32 from 12/15
12/15 - 27/32 is -7/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
12/15 = 12 × 32/15 × 32 = 384/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
27/32 = 27 × 15/32 × 15 = 405/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/480 - 405/480 = 384 - 405/480 = -21/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/160
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