Subtract 48/30 from 3/96
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 1 18/30
3/96 - 48/30 is -251/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 30 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 30 × 16 = 480,
48/30 = 48 × 16/30 × 16 = 768/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/480 - 768/480 = 15 - 768/480 = -753/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -251/160
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