Subtract 20/72 from 30/96
30/96 - 20/72 is 5/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 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 72 × 4 = 288,
20/72 = 20 × 4/72 × 4 = 80/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/288 - 80/288 = 90 - 80/288 = 10/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/144
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