Subtract 1/32 from 63/30
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 1/32
63/30 - 1/32 is 331/160.
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,
63/30 = 63 × 16/30 × 16 = 1008/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
1/32 = 1 × 15/32 × 15 = 15/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/480 - 15/480 = 1008 - 15/480 = 993/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 331/160
- In mixed form: 211/160
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