Subtract 3/32 from 45/3, Solve 15 0/3

Subtract 3/32 from 45/3

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

45/3 - 3/32 is 477/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
45/3 = 45 × 32/3 × 32 = 1440/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/96 - 9/96 = 1440 - 9/96 = 1431/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 477/32
In mixed form: 1429/32

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