Subtract 75/54 from 30/96
1st number: 30/96, 2nd number: 1 21/54
30/96 - 75/54 is -155/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
30/96 = 30 × 9/96 × 9 = 270/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
75/54 = 75 × 16/54 × 16 = 1200/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/864 - 1200/864 = 270 - 1200/864 = -930/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/144
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