Subtract 75/16 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 4 11/16
32/15 - 75/16 is -613/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 16 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 16 × 15 = 240,
75/16 = 75 × 15/16 × 15 = 1125/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/240 - 1125/240 = 512 - 1125/240 = -613/240
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