Subtract 30/10 from 18/32
1st number: 18/32, 2nd number: 3 0/10
18/32 - 30/10 is -39/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
18/32 = 18 × 5/32 × 5 = 90/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
30/10 = 30 × 16/10 × 16 = 480/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/160 - 480/160 = 90 - 480/160 = -390/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/16
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