Subtract 4/15 from 9/32
932 - 415 is 7480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 15 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
932 = 9 × 1532 × 15 = 135480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
415 = 4 × 3215 × 32 = 128480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135480 - 128480 = 135 - 128480 = 7480
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