Subtract 32/30 from 2/9
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 2/30
2/9 - 32/30 is -38/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
32/30 = 32 × 3/30 × 3 = 96/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/90 - 96/90 = 20 - 96/90 = -76/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/45
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