Subtract 5/30 from 32/21
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 5/30
32/21 - 5/30 is 19/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
32/21 = 32 × 10/21 × 10 = 320/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/210 - 35/210 = 320 - 35/210 = 285/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/14
- In mixed form: 15/14
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