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Subtract 1/32 from 72/30

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 1/32

72/30 - 1/32 is 379/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    72/30 = 72 × 16/30 × 16 = 1152/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    1/32 = 1 × 15/32 × 15 = 15/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1152/480 - 15/480 = 1152 - 15/480 = 1137/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 379/160
  6. In mixed form: 259/160

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