Answers

Subtract 90/96 from 30/60

30/60 - 90/96 is -7/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   30/60 = 30 × 8/60 × 8 = 240/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/480 - 450/480 = 240 - 450/480 = -210/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/16

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