Subtract 30/32 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 30/32
15/4 - 30/32 is 45/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
15/4 = 15 × 8/4 × 8 = 120/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
30/32 = 30 × 1/32 × 1 = 30/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/32 - 30/32 = 120 - 30/32 = 90/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/16
- In mixed form: 213/16
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