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Subtract 84/32 from 30/6

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 2 20/32

30/6 - 84/32 is 19/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    30/6 = 30 × 16/6 × 16 = 480/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    84/32 = 84 × 3/32 × 3 = 252/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/96 - 252/96 = 480 - 252/96 = 228/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/8
  6. In mixed form: 23/8

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