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Subtract 25/30 from 30/32

30/32 - 25/30 is 5/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 30 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    30/32 = 30 × 15/32 × 15 = 450/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    25/30 = 25 × 16/30 × 16 = 400/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    450/480 - 400/480 = 450 - 400/480 = 50/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/48

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