Subtract 9/32 from 15/16
15/16 - 9/32 is 21/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
15/16 = 15 × 2/16 × 2 = 30/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
9/32 = 9 × 1/32 × 1 = 9/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/32 - 9/32 = 30 - 9/32 = 21/32
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