Subtract 20/32 from 30/6
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 20/32
30/6 - 20/32 is 35/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
30/6 = 30 × 16/6 × 16 = 480/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
20/32 = 20 × 3/32 × 3 = 60/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/96 - 60/96 = 480 - 60/96 = 420/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
- In mixed form: 43/8
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