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Subtract 48/18 from 15/32

1st number: 15/32, 2nd number: 2 12/18

15/32 - 48/18 is -211/96.

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,
    48/18 = 48 × 16/18 × 16 = 768/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/288 - 768/288 = 135 - 768/288 = -633/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -211/96

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