Subtract 42/60 from 30/96
30/96 - 42/60 is -31/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 60 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 60 × 8 = 480,
42/60 = 42 × 8/60 × 8 = 336/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/480 - 336/480 = 150 - 336/480 = -186/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/80
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