Subtract 42/32 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 1 10/32
50/30 - 42/32 is 17/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
50/30 = 50 × 16/30 × 16 = 800/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
42/32 = 42 × 15/32 × 15 = 630/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/480 - 630/480 = 800 - 630/480 = 170/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/48
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