Subtract 1/32 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1/32
15/3 - 1/32 is 159/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
15/3 = 15 × 32/3 × 32 = 480/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/96 - 3/96 = 480 - 3/96 = 477/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/32
- In mixed form: 431/32
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