Subtract 30/10 from 3/96
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 3 0/10
3/96 - 30/10 is -95/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
30/10 = 30 × 48/10 × 48 = 1440/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/480 - 1440/480 = 15 - 1440/480 = -1425/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/32
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/96-30/10 3/96-60/10 3/96-30/20 9/96-30/10 3/96-90/10 15/96-30/10 3/96-30/50 21/96-30/10 3/96-30/70