Subtract 2/15 from 14/32
14/32 - 2/15 is 73/240.
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,
14/32 = 14 × 15/32 × 15 = 210/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
2/15 = 2 × 32/15 × 32 = 64/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/480 - 64/480 = 210 - 64/480 = 146/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/240
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