Subtract 2/15 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 2/15
32/6 - 2/15 is 26/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
32/6 = 32 × 5/6 × 5 = 160/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/30 - 4/30 = 160 - 4/30 = 156/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/5
- In mixed form: 51/5
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