Subtract 15/60 from 3/32
3/32 - 15/60 is -5/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
3/32 = 3 × 15/32 × 15 = 45/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
15/60 = 15 × 8/60 × 8 = 120/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/480 - 120/480 = 45 - 120/480 = -75/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/32
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