Subtract 45/32 from 80/30
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 1 13/32
80/30 - 45/32 is 121/96.
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,
80/30 = 80 × 16/30 × 16 = 1280/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
45/32 = 45 × 15/32 × 15 = 675/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/480 - 675/480 = 1280 - 675/480 = 605/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/96
- In mixed form: 125/96
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