Subtract 4/32 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 4/32
15/5 - 4/32 is 23/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
15/5 = 15 × 32/5 × 32 = 480/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/160 - 20/160 = 480 - 20/160 = 460/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/8
- In mixed form: 27/8
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