Subtract 42/32 from 30/6, Solve 5 0/6

Subtract 42/32 from 30/6

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

30/6 - 42/32 is 59/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
30/6 = 30 × 16/6 × 16 = 480/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
Subtract the two like fractions:
480/96 - 126/96 = 480 - 126/96 = 354/96
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/16
In mixed form: 311/16

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