Subtract 49/32 from 30/15
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 1 17/32
30/15 - 49/32 is 15/32.
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,
30/15 = 30 × 32/15 × 32 = 960/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
49/32 = 49 × 15/32 × 15 = 735/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/480 - 735/480 = 960 - 735/480 = 225/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/32
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