Answers

Subtract 30/8 from 40/96

1^st number: 40/96, 2^nd number: 3 6/8

40/96 - 30/8 is -10/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   40/96 = 40 × 1/96 × 1 = 40/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   30/8 = 30 × 12/8 × 12 = 360/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/96 - 360/96 = 40 - 360/96 = -320/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3

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