Subtract 2/90 from 30/32
30/32 - 2/90 is 659/720.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
30/32 = 30 × 45/32 × 45 = 1350/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
2/90 = 2 × 16/90 × 16 = 32/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/1440 - 32/1440 = 1350 - 32/1440 = 1318/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 659/720
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