Subtract 20/18 from 15/32
1st number: 15/32, 2nd number: 1 2/18
15/32 - 20/18 is -185/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
15/32 = 15 × 9/32 × 9 = 135/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
20/18 = 20 × 16/18 × 16 = 320/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/288 - 320/288 = 135 - 320/288 = -185/288
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