Subtract 20/30 from 4/32
4/32 - 20/30 is -13/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
4/32 = 4 × 15/32 × 15 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
20/30 = 20 × 16/30 × 16 = 320/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/480 - 320/480 = 60 - 320/480 = -260/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24
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