Subtract 30/12 from 30/96
1st number: 30/96, 2nd number: 2 6/12
30/96 - 30/12 is -35/16.
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,
30/12 = 30 × 8/12 × 8 = 240/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/96 - 240/96 = 30 - 240/96 = -210/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/16
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