Subtract 32/7 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 4 4/7
30/3 - 32/7 is 38/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
30/3 = 30 × 7/3 × 7 = 210/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
32/7 = 32 × 3/7 × 3 = 96/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/21 - 96/21 = 210 - 96/21 = 114/21 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/7
- In mixed form: 53/7
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