Subtract 20/12 from 30/96
1st number: 30/96, 2nd number: 1 8/12
30/96 - 20/12 is -65/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 12 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 12 × 8 = 96,
20/12 = 20 × 8/12 × 8 = 160/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/96 - 160/96 = 30 - 160/96 = -130/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/48
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