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Subtract 2/30 from 10/96

10/96 - 2/30 is 3/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 30 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    2/30 = 2 × 16/30 × 16 = 32/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/480 - 32/480 = 50 - 32/480 = 18/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/80

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