Subtract 45/32 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 1 13/32
30/24 - 45/32 is -5/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
30/24 = 30 × 4/24 × 4 = 120/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
45/32 = 45 × 3/32 × 3 = 135/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/96 - 135/96 = 120 - 135/96 = -15/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/32
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