Subtract 2/32 from 16/30
16/30 - 2/32 is 113/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
16/30 = 16 × 16/30 × 16 = 256/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
2/32 = 2 × 15/32 × 15 = 30/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/480 - 30/480 = 256 - 30/480 = 226/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/240
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