Subtract 30/96 from 30/45
30/45 - 30/96 is 17/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
30/45 = 30 × 32/45 × 32 = 960/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
30/96 = 30 × 15/96 × 15 = 450/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/1440 - 450/1440 = 960 - 450/1440 = 510/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/48
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