Subtract 1/15 from 32/21
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 1/15
32/21 - 1/15 is 51/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
32/21 = 32 × 5/21 × 5 = 160/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
1/15 = 1 × 7/15 × 7 = 7/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/105 - 7/105 = 160 - 7/105 = 153/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/35
- In mixed form: 116/35
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