Subtract 84/60 from 30/32
1st number: 30/32, 2nd number: 1 24/60
30/32 - 84/60 is -37/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
30/32 = 30 × 15/32 × 15 = 450/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
84/60 = 84 × 8/60 × 8 = 672/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/480 - 672/480 = 450 - 672/480 = -222/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/80
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