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Subtract 15/18 from 15/32

15/32 - 15/18 is -35/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 18 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    15/32 = 15 × 9/32 × 9 = 135/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    15/18 = 15 × 16/18 × 16 = 240/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/288 - 240/288 = 135 - 240/288 = -105/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/96

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