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Subtract 12/30 from 8/32

8/32 - 12/30 is -3/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 30 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    8/32 = 8 × 15/32 × 15 = 120/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    12/30 = 12 × 16/30 × 16 = 192/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/480 - 192/480 = 120 - 192/480 = -72/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/20

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