Subtract 45/15 from 90/32
1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 3 0/15
90/32 - 45/15 is -3/16.
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,
90/32 = 90 × 15/32 × 15 = 1350/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
45/15 = 45 × 32/15 × 32 = 1440/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/480 - 1440/480 = 1350 - 1440/480 = -90/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/16
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