Subtract 20/30 from 10/32
10/32 - 20/30 is -17/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
10/32 = 10 × 15/32 × 15 = 150/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
20/30 = 20 × 16/30 × 16 = 320/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/480 - 320/480 = 150 - 320/480 = -170/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/48
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