Subtract 30/18 from 5/32, Solve 5/32

Subtract 30/18 from 5/32

1^st number: 5/32, 2^nd number: 1 12/18

5/32 - 30/18 is -145/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
30/18 = 30 × 16/18 × 16 = 480/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
45/288 - 480/288 = 45 - 480/288 = -435/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/96

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