Subtract 16/15 from 32/2
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 1 1/15
32/2 - 16/15 is 224/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
32/2 = 32 × 15/2 × 15 = 480/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
16/15 = 16 × 2/15 × 2 = 32/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/30 - 32/30 = 480 - 32/30 = 448/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 224/15
- In mixed form: 1414/15
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