Subtract 21/30 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 21/30
32/6 - 21/30 is 139/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
32/6 = 32 × 5/6 × 5 = 160/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
21/30 = 21 × 1/30 × 1 = 21/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/30 - 21/30 = 160 - 21/30 = 139/30 - In mixed form: 419/30
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