Subtract 3/32 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 3/32
70/30 - 3/32 is 215/96.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 15/32 × 15 = 45/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/480 - 45/480 = 1120 - 45/480 = 1075/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/96
- In mixed form: 223/96
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