Subtract 4/15 from 25/32
25/32 - 4/15 is 247/480.
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,
25/32 = 25 × 15/32 × 15 = 375/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
4/15 = 4 × 32/15 × 32 = 128/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/480 - 128/480 = 375 - 128/480 = 247/480
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