Subtract 10/15 from 7/32
7/32 - 10/15 is -43/96.
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,
7/32 = 7 × 15/32 × 15 = 105/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
10/15 = 10 × 32/15 × 32 = 320/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/480 - 320/480 = 105 - 320/480 = -215/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/96
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