Subtract 30/40 from 1/32
1/32 - 30/40 is -23/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
1/32 = 1 × 5/32 × 5 = 5/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
30/40 = 30 × 4/40 × 4 = 120/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/160 - 120/160 = 5 - 120/160 = -115/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/32
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