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Subtract 9/30 from 18/96

18/96 - 9/30 is -9/80.

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,
    18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    9/30 = 9 × 16/30 × 16 = 144/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/480 - 144/480 = 90 - 144/480 = -54/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/80

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