Subtract 42/32 from 3/15
1st number: 3/15, 2nd number: 1 10/32
3/15 - 42/32 is -89/80.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 32/15 × 32 = 96/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
42/32 = 42 × 15/32 × 15 = 630/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/480 - 630/480 = 96 - 630/480 = -534/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/80
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