Subtract 5/32 from 30/9
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 5/32
30/9 - 5/32 is 305/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
30/9 = 30 × 32/9 × 32 = 960/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/288 - 45/288 = 960 - 45/288 = 915/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 305/96
- In mixed form: 317/96
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