Subtract 20/6 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 3 2/6
32/15 - 20/6 is -6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
32/15 = 32 × 2/15 × 2 = 64/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
20/6 = 20 × 5/6 × 5 = 100/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/30 - 100/30 = 64 - 100/30 = -36/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5
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