Subtract 20/36 from 30/96
30/96 - 20/36 is -35/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
30/96 = 30 × 3/96 × 3 = 90/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
20/36 = 20 × 8/36 × 8 = 160/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/288 - 160/288 = 90 - 160/288 = -70/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/144
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