Subtract 27/96 from 30/60
30/60 - 27/96 is 7/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
30/60 = 30 × 8/60 × 8 = 240/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/480 - 135/480 = 240 - 135/480 = 105/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/32
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