Subtract 1/35 from 32/30
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 1/35
32/30 - 1/35 is 109/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
32/30 = 32 × 7/30 × 7 = 224/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/210 - 6/210 = 224 - 6/210 = 218/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/105
- In mixed form: 14/105
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