Subtract 15/30 from 9/32
9/32 - 15/30 is -7/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
15/30 = 15 × 16/30 × 16 = 240/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/480 - 240/480 = 135 - 240/480 = -105/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/32
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