Subtract 15/32 from 80/15
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 15/32
80/15 - 15/32 is 467/96.
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,
80/15 = 80 × 32/15 × 32 = 2560/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
15/32 = 15 × 15/32 × 15 = 225/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2560/480 - 225/480 = 2560 - 225/480 = 2335/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 467/96
- In mixed form: 483/96
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