Subtract 2/15 from 21/32
21/32 - 2/15 is 251/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
21/32 = 21 × 15/32 × 15 = 315/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
2/15 = 2 × 32/15 × 32 = 64/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/480 - 64/480 = 315 - 64/480 = 251/480
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