Subtract 49/15 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 3 4/15
32/3 - 49/15 is 37/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
32/3 = 32 × 5/3 × 5 = 160/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
49/15 = 49 × 1/15 × 1 = 49/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/15 - 49/15 = 160 - 49/15 = 111/15 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/5
- In mixed form: 72/5
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