Subtract 36/80 from 30/96
30/96 - 36/80 is -11/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 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 80 × 6 = 480,
36/80 = 36 × 6/80 × 6 = 216/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/480 - 216/480 = 150 - 216/480 = -66/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/80
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