Subtract 10/5 from 32/30
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 2 0/5
32/30 - 10/5 is -14/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
32/30 = 32 × 1/30 × 1 = 32/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
10/5 = 10 × 6/5 × 6 = 60/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/30 - 60/30 = 32 - 60/30 = -28/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/15
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