Subtract 8/30 from 12/32
12/32 - 8/30 is 13/120.
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,
12/32 = 12 × 15/32 × 15 = 180/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
8/30 = 8 × 16/30 × 16 = 128/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/480 - 128/480 = 180 - 128/480 = 52/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/120
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