Subtract 10/30 from 32/75
32/75 - 10/30 is 7/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
32/75 = 32 × 2/75 × 2 = 64/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/150 - 50/150 = 64 - 50/150 = 14/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/75
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