Subtract 20/30 from 32/10
1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 20/30
32/10 - 20/30 is 38/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
32/10 = 32 × 3/10 × 3 = 96/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
20/30 = 20 × 1/30 × 1 = 20/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/30 - 20/30 = 96 - 20/30 = 76/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/15
- In mixed form: 28/15
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