Subtract 60/7 from 30/96, Solve 30/96

Subtract 60/7 from 30/96

1^st number: 30/96, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

30/96 - 60/7 is -925/112.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
60/7 = 60 × 96/7 × 96 = 5760/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/672 - 5760/672 = 210 - 5760/672 = -5550/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -925/112

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