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Subtract 1/30 from 5/32

5/32 - 1/30 is 59/480.

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,
    5/32 = 5 × 15/32 × 15 = 75/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    1/30 = 1 × 16/30 × 16 = 16/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/480 - 16/480 = 75 - 16/480 = 59/480

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