Subtract 35/30 from 30/96
1st number: 30/96, 2nd number: 1 5/30
30/96 - 35/30 is -41/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
35/30 = 35 × 16/30 × 16 = 560/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/480 - 560/480 = 150 - 560/480 = -410/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/48
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