Subtract 12/32 from 15/24
15/24 - 12/32 is 1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
15/24 = 15 × 4/24 × 4 = 60/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
12/32 = 12 × 3/32 × 3 = 36/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/96 - 36/96 = 60 - 36/96 = 24/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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