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Subtract 5/32 from 48/30

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 5/32

48/30 - 5/32 is 231/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    48/30 = 48 × 16/30 × 16 = 768/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    5/32 = 5 × 15/32 × 15 = 75/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    768/480 - 75/480 = 768 - 75/480 = 693/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 231/160
  6. In mixed form: 171/160

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