Subtract 32/10 from 20/15
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 3 2/10
20/15 - 32/10 is -28/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
20/15 = 20 × 2/15 × 2 = 40/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
32/10 = 32 × 3/10 × 3 = 96/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/30 - 96/30 = 40 - 96/30 = -56/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/15
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