Subtract 42/96 from 30/24
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 42/96
30/24 - 42/96 is 13/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
30/24 = 30 × 4/24 × 4 = 120/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/96 - 42/96 = 120 - 42/96 = 78/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/16
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