Subtract 8/96 from 30/56
30/56 - 8/96 is 19/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 12 = 672,
30/56 = 30 × 12/56 × 12 = 360/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
8/96 = 8 × 7/96 × 7 = 56/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/672 - 56/672 = 360 - 56/672 = 304/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/42
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