Subtract 3/7 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 3/7
32/15 - 3/7 is 179/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
32/15 = 32 × 7/15 × 7 = 224/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
3/7 = 3 × 15/7 × 15 = 45/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/105 - 45/105 = 224 - 45/105 = 179/105 - In mixed form: 174/105
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