Subtract 7/32 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 7/32
30/3 - 7/32 is 313/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
30/3 = 30 × 32/3 × 32 = 960/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
7/32 = 7 × 3/32 × 3 = 21/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/96 - 21/96 = 960 - 21/96 = 939/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 313/32
- In mixed form: 925/32
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