Subtract 2/30 from 3/32
3/32 - 2/30 is 13/480.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 15/32 × 15 = 45/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
2/30 = 2 × 16/30 × 16 = 32/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/480 - 32/480 = 45 - 32/480 = 13/480
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