Subtract 30/25 from 10/96
1st number: 10/96, 2nd number: 1 5/25
10/96 - 30/25 is -263/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
10/96 = 10 × 25/96 × 25 = 250/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
30/25 = 30 × 96/25 × 96 = 2880/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/2400 - 2880/2400 = 250 - 2880/2400 = -2630/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -263/240
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/96-30/25 10/96-60/25 10/96-30/50 30/96-30/25 10/96-90/25 10/96-30/75 50/96-30/25 70/96-30/25