Subtract 12/9 from 15/32
1st number: 15/32, 2nd number: 1 3/9
15/32 - 12/9 is -83/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
15/32 = 15 × 9/32 × 9 = 135/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
12/9 = 12 × 32/9 × 32 = 384/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/288 - 384/288 = 135 - 384/288 = -249/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/96
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