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Subtract 4/12 from 30/32

30/32 - 4/12 is 29/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 12 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 12 × 8 = 96,
    4/12 = 4 × 8/12 × 8 = 32/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/96 - 32/96 = 90 - 32/96 = 58/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/48

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