Subtract 1/32 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 1/32
70/30 - 1/32 is 221/96.
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,
70/30 = 70 × 16/30 × 16 = 1120/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
1/32 = 1 × 15/32 × 15 = 15/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/480 - 15/480 = 1120 - 15/480 = 1105/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/96
- In mixed form: 229/96
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