Subtract 25/30 from 15/32
15/32 - 25/30 is -35/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
15/32 = 15 × 15/32 × 15 = 225/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
25/30 = 25 × 16/30 × 16 = 400/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/480 - 400/480 = 225 - 400/480 = -175/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/96
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