Subtract 70/32 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 2 6/32
15/3 - 70/32 is 45/16.
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,
70/32 = 70 × 3/32 × 3 = 210/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/96 - 210/96 = 480 - 210/96 = 270/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/16
- In mixed form: 213/16
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