Subtract 30/18 from 1/32, Solve 1/32

Subtract 30/18 from 1/32

1^st number: 1/32, 2^nd number: 1 12/18

1/32 - 30/18 is -157/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
1/32 = 1 × 9/32 × 9 = 9/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
30/18 = 30 × 16/18 × 16 = 480/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
9/288 - 480/288 = 9 - 480/288 = -471/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/96

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