Subtract 49/32 from 15/30
1st number: 15/30, 2nd number: 1 17/32
15/30 - 49/32 is -33/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
15/30 = 15 × 16/30 × 16 = 240/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
49/32 = 49 × 15/32 × 15 = 735/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/480 - 735/480 = 240 - 735/480 = -495/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/32
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