Subtract 15/32 from 7/15
7/15 - 15/32 is -1/480.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 32/15 × 32 = 224/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
15/32 = 15 × 15/32 × 15 = 225/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/480 - 225/480 = 224 - 225/480 = -1/480
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