Subtract 40/96 from 30/25
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 40/96
30/25 - 40/96 is 47/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
30/25 = 30 × 96/25 × 96 = 2880/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
40/96 = 40 × 25/96 × 25 = 1000/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/2400 - 1000/2400 = 2880 - 1000/2400 = 1880/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/60
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