Subtract 3/72 from 32/30
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 3/72
32/30 - 3/72 is 41/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
32/30 = 32 × 12/30 × 12 = 384/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
3/72 = 3 × 5/72 × 5 = 15/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/360 - 15/360 = 384 - 15/360 = 369/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/40
- In mixed form: 11/40
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