Subtract 15/90 from 7/32, Solve 7/32

Subtract 15/90 from 7/32

7/32 - 15/90 is 5/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
7/32 = 7 × 45/32 × 45 = 315/1440
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
15/90 = 15 × 16/90 × 16 = 240/1440
Subtract the two like fractions:
315/1440 - 240/1440 = 315 - 240/1440 = 75/1440
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/96

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