Answers

Subtract 90/80 from 30/96

1^st number: 30/96, 2^nd number: 1 10/80

30/96 - 90/80 is -13/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
   90/80 = 90 × 6/80 × 6 = 540/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/480 - 540/480 = 150 - 540/480 = -390/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/16

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