Subtract 16/40 from 32/30
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 16/40
32/30 - 16/40 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
32/30 = 32 × 4/30 × 4 = 128/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/120 - 48/120 = 128 - 48/120 = 80/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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