Subtract 9/32 from 8/30
8/30 - 9/32 is -7/480.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 16/30 × 16 = 128/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/480 - 135/480 = 128 - 135/480 = -7/480
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