Subtract 4/96 from 30/16
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 4/96
30/16 - 4/96 is 11/6.
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,
4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/96 - 4/96 = 180 - 4/96 = 176/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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