Subtract 3/8 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 3/8
32/15 - 3/8 is 211/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
32/15 = 32 × 8/15 × 8 = 256/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/120 - 45/120 = 256 - 45/120 = 211/120 - In mixed form: 191/120
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