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Subtract 70/30 from 4/96

1st number: 4/96, 2nd number: 2 10/30

4/96 - 70/30 is -55/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    70/30 = 70 × 16/30 × 16 = 1120/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/480 - 1120/480 = 20 - 1120/480 = -1100/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/24

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