Subtract 7/32 from 30/2
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 7/32
302 - 732 is 47332.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
302 = 30 × 162 × 16 = 48032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
732 = 7 × 132 × 1 = 732 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48032 - 732 = 480 - 732 = 47332 - In mixed form: 142532
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