Subtract 15/18 from 32/20
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 15/18
32/20 - 15/18 is 23/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
32/20 = 32 × 9/20 × 9 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
15/18 = 15 × 10/18 × 10 = 150/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/180 - 150/180 = 288 - 150/180 = 138/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/30
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