Subtract 3/96 from 27/30
27/30 - 3/96 is 139/160.
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,
27/30 = 27 × 16/30 × 16 = 432/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/480 - 15/480 = 432 - 15/480 = 417/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/160
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