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Subtract 9/32 from 84/15

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 9/32

84/15 - 9/32 is 851/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
    84/15 = 84 × 32/15 × 32 = 2688/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2688/480 - 135/480 = 2688 - 135/480 = 2553/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 851/160
  6. In mixed form: 551/160

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