Subtract 12/84 from 30/96
30/96 - 12/84 is 19/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
12/84 = 12 × 8/84 × 8 = 96/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/672 - 96/672 = 210 - 96/672 = 114/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/112
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