Subtract 15/32 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 15/32
32/6 - 15/32 is 467/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
32/6 = 32 × 16/6 × 16 = 512/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
15/32 = 15 × 3/32 × 3 = 45/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/96 - 45/96 = 512 - 45/96 = 467/96 - In mixed form: 483/96
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