Subtract 9/32 from 21/15
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 9/32
21/15 - 9/32 is 179/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
21/15 = 21 × 32/15 × 32 = 672/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/480 - 135/480 = 672 - 135/480 = 537/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/160
- In mixed form: 119/160
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