Subtract 10/32 from 8/15
8/15 - 10/32 is 53/240.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 32/15 × 32 = 256/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
10/32 = 10 × 15/32 × 15 = 150/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/480 - 150/480 = 256 - 150/480 = 106/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/240
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