Subtract 98/96 from 1/30
1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 1 2/96
1/30 - 98/96 is -79/80.
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,
98/96 = 98 × 5/96 × 5 = 490/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/480 - 490/480 = 16 - 490/480 = -474/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/80
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