Subtract 8/32 from 5/15
5/15 - 8/32 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
5/15 = 5 × 32/15 × 32 = 160/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
8/32 = 8 × 15/32 × 15 = 120/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/480 - 120/480 = 160 - 120/480 = 40/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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