Subtract 15/4 from 4/32
1st number: 4/32, 2nd number: 3 3/4
4/32 - 15/4 is -29/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 4 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
4/32 = 4 × 1/32 × 1 = 4/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
15/4 = 15 × 8/4 × 8 = 120/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/32 - 120/32 = 4 - 120/32 = -116/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/8
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