Subtract 42/48 from 30/96
30/96 - 42/48 is -9/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 48 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 48 × 2 = 96,
42/48 = 42 × 2/48 × 2 = 84/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/96 - 84/96 = 30 - 84/96 = -54/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/16
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