Subtract 8/15 from 15/32
15/32 - 8/15 is -31/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 15 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 15 × 32 = 480,
8/15 = 8 × 32/15 × 32 = 256/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/480 - 256/480 = 225 - 256/480 = -31/480
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