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Subtract 7/32 from 84/30

1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 7/32

84/30 - 7/32 is 413/160.

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,
    84/30 = 84 × 16/30 × 16 = 1344/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    7/32 = 7 × 15/32 × 15 = 105/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1344/480 - 105/480 = 1344 - 105/480 = 1239/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 413/160
  6. In mixed form: 293/160

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