Subtract 42/96 from 30/50
30/50 - 42/96 is 13/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
30/50 = 30 × 48/50 × 48 = 1440/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
42/96 = 42 × 25/96 × 25 = 1050/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/2400 - 1050/2400 = 1440 - 1050/2400 = 390/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/80
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