Subtract 42/30 from 5/32
1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 1 12/30
5/32 - 42/30 is -199/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
5/32 = 5 × 15/32 × 15 = 75/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
42/30 = 42 × 16/30 × 16 = 672/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/480 - 672/480 = 75 - 672/480 = -597/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -199/160
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