Subtract 8/32 from 60/30
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 8/32
60/30 - 8/32 is 7/4.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 15/32 × 15 = 120/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/480 - 120/480 = 960 - 120/480 = 840/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
- In mixed form: 13/4
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