Subtract 30/36 from 32/30
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 30/36
32/30 - 30/36 is 7/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
32/30 = 32 × 6/30 × 6 = 192/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/180 - 150/180 = 192 - 150/180 = 42/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/30
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