Subtract 3/15 from 24/32
24/32 - 3/15 is 11/20.
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,
24/32 = 24 × 15/32 × 15 = 360/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
3/15 = 3 × 32/15 × 32 = 96/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/480 - 96/480 = 360 - 96/480 = 264/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/20
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