Subtract 30/32 from 2/10
2/10 - 30/32 is -59/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
2/10 = 2 × 16/10 × 16 = 32/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/160 - 150/160 = 32 - 150/160 = -118/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/80
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