Subtract 30/96 from 2/20
2/20 - 30/96 is -17/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
2/20 = 2 × 24/20 × 24 = 48/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/480 - 150/480 = 48 - 150/480 = -102/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/80
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