Subtract 21/15 from 6/32
1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 1 6/15
6/32 - 21/15 is -97/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
6/32 = 6 × 15/32 × 15 = 90/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
21/15 = 21 × 32/15 × 32 = 672/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/480 - 672/480 = 90 - 672/480 = -582/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/80
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