Subtract 6/32 from 15/45, Solve 15/45

Subtract 6/32 from 15/45

15/45 - 6/32 is 7/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
15/45 = 15 × 32/45 × 32 = 480/1440
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
6/32 = 6 × 45/32 × 45 = 270/1440
Subtract the two like fractions:
480/1440 - 270/1440 = 480 - 270/1440 = 210/1440
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/48

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