Subtract 18/30 from 32/5
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 18/30
32/5 - 18/30 is 29/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
32/5 = 32 × 6/5 × 6 = 192/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
18/30 = 18 × 1/30 × 1 = 18/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/30 - 18/30 = 192 - 18/30 = 174/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/5
- In mixed form: 54/5
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