Subtract 2/96 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 2/96
30/16 - 2/96 is 89/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
30/16 = 30 × 6/16 × 6 = 180/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/96 - 2/96 = 180 - 2/96 = 178/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/48
- In mixed form: 141/48
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