Subtract 15/48 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 15/48
32/3 - 15/48 is 497/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
32/3 = 32 × 16/3 × 16 = 512/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/48 - 15/48 = 512 - 15/48 = 497/48 - In mixed form: 1017/48
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