Subtract 7/30 from 20/32
20/32 - 7/30 is 47/120.
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,
20/32 = 20 × 15/32 × 15 = 300/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
7/30 = 7 × 16/30 × 16 = 112/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/480 - 112/480 = 300 - 112/480 = 188/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/120
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