Subtract 30/32 from 4/5
4/5 - 30/32 is -11/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
4/5 = 4 × 32/5 × 32 = 128/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
30/32 = 30 × 5/32 × 5 = 150/160 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/160 - 150/160 = 128 - 150/160 = -22/160 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/80
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