Subtract 30/4 from 2/32
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 7 2/4
2/32 - 30/4 is -119/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 4 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
30/4 = 30 × 8/4 × 8 = 240/32 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/32 - 240/32 = 2 - 240/32 = -238/32 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/16
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