Subtract 3/32 from 30/5, Solve 6 0/5

Subtract 3/32 from 30/5

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 3/32

30/5 - 3/32 is 189/32.

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,
3/32 = 3 × 5/32 × 5 = 15/160
Subtract the two like fractions:
960/160 - 15/160 = 960 - 15/160 = 945/160
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/32
In mixed form: 529/32

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