Subtract 45/96 from 20/30
20/30 - 45/96 is 19/96.
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,
20/30 = 20 × 16/30 × 16 = 320/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/480 - 225/480 = 320 - 225/480 = 95/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/96
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