Subtract 15/32 from 36/42
36/42 - 15/32 is 87/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
36/42 = 36 × 16/42 × 16 = 576/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
15/32 = 15 × 21/32 × 21 = 315/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/672 - 315/672 = 576 - 315/672 = 261/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/224
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