Subtract 12/32 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 12/32
15/9 - 12/32 is 31/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
15/9 = 15 × 32/9 × 32 = 480/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/288 - 108/288 = 480 - 108/288 = 372/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/24
- In mixed form: 17/24
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