Subtract 48/9 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 5 3/9
32/15 - 48/9 is -16/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
32/15 = 32 × 3/15 × 3 = 96/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
48/9 = 48 × 5/9 × 5 = 240/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/45 - 240/45 = 96 - 240/45 = -144/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/5
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