Subtract 15/32 from 3/30
3/30 - 15/32 is -59/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
3/30 = 3 × 16/30 × 16 = 48/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
15/32 = 15 × 15/32 × 15 = 225/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/480 - 225/480 = 48 - 225/480 = -177/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/160
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