Subtract 32/21 from 16/15
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 1 11/21
16/15 - 32/21 is -16/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
16/15 = 16 × 7/15 × 7 = 112/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
32/21 = 32 × 5/21 × 5 = 160/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/105 - 160/105 = 112 - 160/105 = -48/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/35
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