Subtract 30/96 from 2/4
2/4 - 30/96 is 3/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
2/4 = 2 × 24/4 × 24 = 48/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/96 - 30/96 = 48 - 30/96 = 18/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/16
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