Subtract 9/32 from 15/48
15/48 - 9/32 is 1/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
15/48 = 15 × 2/48 × 2 = 30/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/96 - 27/96 = 30 - 27/96 = 3/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/32
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