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Subtract 30/48 from 30/32

30/32 - 30/48 is 5/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   30/32 = 30 × 3/32 × 3 = 90/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   30/48 = 30 × 2/48 × 2 = 60/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/96 - 60/96 = 90 - 60/96 = 30/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16

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