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Subtract 8/96 from 30/56

30/56 - 8/96 is 19/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
    30/56 = 30 × 12/56 × 12 = 360/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    8/96 = 8 × 7/96 × 7 = 56/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/672 - 56/672 = 360 - 56/672 = 304/672
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/42

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