15 3/8 - 19/32

Question

idk what to do..

Answer 1

Problem: 15 3/8 - 19/32
idk what to do..

When adding or subtracting fractions, the
first step is to change the fractions to
a common denominator. For this problem,
32 is sufficient. Multiply 3/8 by 4/4.

15 3/8 - 19/32
15 12/32 - 19/32

You are subtracting a larger fraction from
a smaller fraction, so "borrow" 32/32 from
the 15 and add to the 12/32.

14 44/32 - 19/32
14 25/32