Subtract 10/96 from 24/30
24/30 - 10/96 is 167/240.
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,
24/30 = 24 × 16/30 × 16 = 384/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/480 - 50/480 = 384 - 50/480 = 334/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/240
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