Subtract 6/32 from 15/10
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 6/32
15/10 - 6/32 is 21/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
15/10 = 15 × 16/10 × 16 = 240/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/160 - 30/160 = 240 - 30/160 = 210/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
- In mixed form: 15/16
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