Subtract 16/96 from 1/30
1/30 - 16/96 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
1/30 = 1 × 16/30 × 16 = 16/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
16/96 = 16 × 5/96 × 5 = 80/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/480 - 80/480 = 16 - 80/480 = -64/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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