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Subtract 5/7 from 30/96

30/96 - 5/7 is -45/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 7 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    5/7 = 5 × 96/7 × 96 = 480/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/672 - 480/672 = 210 - 480/672 = -270/672
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/112

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