Subtract 6/96 from 21/30
21/30 - 6/96 is 51/80.
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,
21/30 = 21 × 16/30 × 16 = 336/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/480 - 30/480 = 336 - 30/480 = 306/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/80
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