Subtract 3/48 from 32/30
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 3/48
32/30 - 3/48 is 241/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
32/30 = 32 × 8/30 × 8 = 256/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/240 - 15/240 = 256 - 15/240 = 241/240 - In mixed form: 11/240
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