Subtract 30/60 from 4/32
4/32 - 30/60 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 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 60 × 8 = 480,
30/60 = 30 × 8/60 × 8 = 240/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/480 - 240/480 = 60 - 240/480 = -180/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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