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Subtract 84/36 from 32/15

1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 2 12/36

32/15 - 84/36 is -1/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    32/15 = 32 × 12/15 × 12 = 384/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    384/180 - 420/180 = 384 - 420/180 = -36/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5

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