Subtract 15/80 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 15/80
32/15 - 15/80 is 467/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
32/15 = 32 × 16/15 × 16 = 512/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/240 - 45/240 = 512 - 45/240 = 467/240 - In mixed form: 1227/240
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