Subtract 40/32 from 2/30
1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 1 8/32
2/30 - 40/32 is -71/60.
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,
2/30 = 2 × 16/30 × 16 = 32/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
40/32 = 40 × 15/32 × 15 = 600/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/480 - 600/480 = 32 - 600/480 = -568/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/60
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