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Subtract 9/32 from 5/30

5/30 - 9/32 is -11/96.

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,
    5/30 = 5 × 16/30 × 16 = 80/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/480 - 135/480 = 80 - 135/480 = -55/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/96

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