Subtract 15/32 from 18/75
18/75 - 15/32 is -183/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
18/75 = 18 × 32/75 × 32 = 576/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
15/32 = 15 × 75/32 × 75 = 1125/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/2400 - 1125/2400 = 576 - 1125/2400 = -549/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -183/800
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