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Subtract 49/32 from 6/15

1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 1 17/32

6/15 - 49/32 is -181/160.

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,
    6/15 = 6 × 32/15 × 32 = 192/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    49/32 = 49 × 15/32 × 15 = 735/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    192/480 - 735/480 = 192 - 735/480 = -543/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/160

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