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Subtract 3/32 from 45/15

1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 3/32

45/15 - 3/32 is 93/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 32 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    45/15 = 45 × 32/15 × 32 = 1440/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    3/32 = 3 × 15/32 × 15 = 45/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1440/480 - 45/480 = 1440 - 45/480 = 1395/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/32
  6. In mixed form: 229/32

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