Subtract 4/96 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 4/96
35/30 - 4/96 is 9/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
35/30 = 35 × 16/30 × 16 = 560/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/480 - 20/480 = 560 - 20/480 = 540/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
- In mixed form: 11/8
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