Subtract 3/30 from 40/96
40/96 - 3/30 is 19/60.
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,
40/96 = 40 × 5/96 × 5 = 200/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
3/30 = 3 × 16/30 × 16 = 48/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/480 - 48/480 = 200 - 48/480 = 152/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/60
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