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Subtract 5/30 from 3/96

3/96 - 5/30 is -13/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    5/30 = 5 × 16/30 × 16 = 80/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/480 - 80/480 = 15 - 80/480 = -65/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/96

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