Subtract 30/10 from 12/96
1st number: 12/96, 2nd number: 3 0/10
12/96 - 30/10 is -23/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
30/10 = 30 × 48/10 × 48 = 1440/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/480 - 1440/480 = 60 - 1440/480 = -1380/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/8
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