Subtract 6/32 from 15/5, Solve 3 0/5

Subtract 6/32 from 15/5

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 6/32

15/5 - 6/32 is 45/16.

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,
6/32 = 6 × 5/32 × 5 = 30/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
480/160 - 30/160 = 480 - 30/160 = 450/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/16
In mixed form: 213/16

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