Subtract 27/96 from 25/30
25/30 - 27/96 is 53/96.
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,
25/30 = 25 × 16/30 × 16 = 400/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/480 - 135/480 = 400 - 135/480 = 265/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/96
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