Subtract 20/96 from 30/28
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 20/96
30/28 - 20/96 is 145/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
30/28 = 30 × 24/28 × 24 = 720/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
20/96 = 20 × 7/96 × 7 = 140/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/672 - 140/672 = 720 - 140/672 = 580/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/168
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