Subtract 42/30 from 4/96
1st number: 4/96, 2nd number: 1 12/30
4/96 - 42/30 is -163/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
42/30 = 42 × 16/30 × 16 = 672/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/480 - 672/480 = 20 - 672/480 = -652/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/120
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