Subtract 2/32 from 15/6
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 2/32
15/6 - 2/32 is 39/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
15/6 = 15 × 16/6 × 16 = 240/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/96 - 6/96 = 240 - 6/96 = 234/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/16
- In mixed form: 27/16
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