Subtract 63/32 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 1 31/32
36/30 - 63/32 is -123/160.
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,
36/30 = 36 × 16/30 × 16 = 576/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
63/32 = 63 × 15/32 × 15 = 945/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/480 - 945/480 = 576 - 945/480 = -369/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/160
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