Subtract 32/18 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 1 14/18
75/30 - 32/18 is 13/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
75/30 = 75 × 3/30 × 3 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
32/18 = 32 × 5/18 × 5 = 160/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/90 - 160/90 = 225 - 160/90 = 65/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/18
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