Subtract 72/32 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 2 8/32
35/30 - 72/32 is -13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
35/30 = 35 × 16/30 × 16 = 560/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
72/32 = 72 × 15/32 × 15 = 1080/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/480 - 1080/480 = 560 - 1080/480 = -520/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12
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