Subtract 18/24 from 30/96
30/96 - 18/24 is -7/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
18/24 = 18 × 4/24 × 4 = 72/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/96 - 72/96 = 30 - 72/96 = -42/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/16
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