Subtract 12/32 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 12/32
30/5 - 12/32 is 45/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
30/5 = 30 × 32/5 × 32 = 960/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/160 - 60/160 = 960 - 60/160 = 900/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/8
- In mixed form: 55/8
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