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Subtract 1/30 from 42/32

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 1/30

42/32 - 1/30 is 307/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    42/32 = 42 × 15/32 × 15 = 630/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    1/30 = 1 × 16/30 × 16 = 16/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/480 - 16/480 = 630 - 16/480 = 614/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/240
  6. In mixed form: 167/240

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