Subtract 8/32 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 8/32
30/5 - 8/32 is 23/4.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 5/32 × 5 = 40/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/160 - 40/160 = 960 - 40/160 = 920/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/4
- In mixed form: 53/4
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