Subtract 7/10 from 30/32
3032 - 710 is 1980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
3032 = 30 × 532 × 5 = 150160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
710 = 7 × 1610 × 16 = 112160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150160 - 112160 = 150 - 112160 = 38160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1980
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