Subtract 3/32 from 15/84
15/84 - 3/32 is 19/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
15/84 = 15 × 8/84 × 8 = 120/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
3/32 = 3 × 21/32 × 21 = 63/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/672 - 63/672 = 120 - 63/672 = 57/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/224
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