Subtract 25/32 from 6/15
6/15 - 25/32 is -61/160.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 32/15 × 32 = 192/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
25/32 = 25 × 15/32 × 15 = 375/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/480 - 375/480 = 192 - 375/480 = -183/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/160
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