Subtract 9/32 from 30/40
30/40 - 9/32 is 15/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
30/40 = 30 × 4/40 × 4 = 120/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
9/32 = 9 × 5/32 × 5 = 45/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/160 - 45/160 = 120 - 45/160 = 75/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/32
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