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Subtract 42/96 from 1/30

1/30 - 42/96 is -97/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    1/30 = 1 × 16/30 × 16 = 16/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/480 - 210/480 = 16 - 210/480 = -194/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/240

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