Subtract 7/30 from 18/32
18/32 - 7/30 is 79/240.
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,
18/32 = 18 × 15/32 × 15 = 270/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
7/30 = 7 × 16/30 × 16 = 112/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/480 - 112/480 = 270 - 112/480 = 158/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/240
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