Subtract 3/42 from 30/96
30/96 - 3/42 is 27/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 42 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 42 × 16 = 672,
3/42 = 3 × 16/42 × 16 = 48/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/672 - 48/672 = 210 - 48/672 = 162/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/112
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