Subtract 72/96 from 2/30
2/30 - 72/96 is -41/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
2/30 = 2 × 16/30 × 16 = 32/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/480 - 360/480 = 32 - 360/480 = -328/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/60
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