Subtract 30/32 from 16/5, Solve 3 1/5

Subtract 30/32 from 16/5

1^st number: 3 1/5, 2^nd number: 30/32

16/5 - 30/32 is 181/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
16/5 = 16 × 32/5 × 32 = 512/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
512/160 - 150/160 = 512 - 150/160 = 362/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/80
In mixed form: 221/80

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