Answers

Subtract 30/25 from 30/96

1^st number: 30/96, 2^nd number: 1 5/25

30/96 - 30/25 is -71/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   30/96 = 30 × 25/96 × 25 = 750/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   30/25 = 30 × 96/25 × 96 = 2880/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/2400 - 2880/2400 = 750 - 2880/2400 = -2130/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/80

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