Subtract 9/32 from 15/6, Solve 2 3/6

Subtract 9/32 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 9/32

15/6 - 9/32 is 71/32.

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,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
240/96 - 27/96 = 240 - 27/96 = 213/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/32
In mixed form: 27/32

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