Subtract 12/30 from 32/2
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 12/30
32/2 - 12/30 is 78/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
32/2 = 32 × 15/2 × 15 = 480/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
12/30 = 12 × 1/30 × 1 = 12/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/30 - 12/30 = 480 - 12/30 = 468/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 78/5
- In mixed form: 153/5
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