Subtract 42/96 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 42/96
30/4 - 42/96 is 113/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
30/4 = 30 × 24/4 × 24 = 720/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/96 - 42/96 = 720 - 42/96 = 678/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/16
- In mixed form: 71/16
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