Subtract 4/32 from 60/30
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 4/32
60/30 - 4/32 is 15/8.
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,
60/30 = 60 × 16/30 × 16 = 960/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
4/32 = 4 × 15/32 × 15 = 60/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/480 - 60/480 = 960 - 60/480 = 900/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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