Subtract 28/80 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 28/80
32/15 - 28/80 is 107/60.
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,
28/80 = 28 × 3/80 × 3 = 84/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/240 - 84/240 = 512 - 84/240 = 428/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/60
- In mixed form: 147/60
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