Subtract 9/32 from 15/36
15/36 - 9/32 is 13/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
15/36 = 15 × 8/36 × 8 = 120/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
9/32 = 9 × 9/32 × 9 = 81/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/288 - 81/288 = 120 - 81/288 = 39/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/96
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