Subtract 32/18 from 3/15
1st number: 3/15, 2nd number: 1 14/18
3/15 - 32/18 is -71/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
3/15 = 3 × 6/15 × 6 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
32/18 = 32 × 5/18 × 5 = 160/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/90 - 160/90 = 18 - 160/90 = -142/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/45
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