Subtract 15/9 from 32/5, Solve 6 2/5

Subtract 15/9 from 32/5

1^st number: 6 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

32/5 - 15/9 is 71/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
32/5 = 32 × 9/5 × 9 = 288/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
15/9 = 15 × 5/9 × 5 = 75/45
Subtract the two like fractions:
288/45 - 75/45 = 288 - 75/45 = 213/45
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/15
In mixed form: 411/15

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