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Subtract 2/96 from 30/8

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 2/96

30/8 - 2/96 is 179/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    30/8 = 30 × 12/8 × 12 = 360/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/96 - 2/96 = 360 - 2/96 = 358/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/48
  6. In mixed form: 335/48

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