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Subtract 3/96 from 30/25

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 3/96

30/25 - 3/96 is 187/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    30/25 = 30 × 96/25 × 96 = 2880/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    3/96 = 3 × 25/96 × 25 = 75/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2880/2400 - 75/2400 = 2880 - 75/2400 = 2805/2400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/160
  6. In mixed form: 127/160

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