Subtract 15/30 from 32/5, Solve 6 2/5

Subtract 15/30 from 32/5

1^st number: 6 2/5, 2^nd number: 15/30

32/5 - 15/30 is 59/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
32/5 = 32 × 6/5 × 6 = 192/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
15/30 = 15 × 1/30 × 1 = 15/30
Subtract the two like fractions:
192/30 - 15/30 = 192 - 15/30 = 177/30
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/10
In mixed form: 59/10

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