Subtract 98/96 from 42/30
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 1 2/96
42/30 - 98/96 is 91/240.
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,
42/30 = 42 × 16/30 × 16 = 672/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
98/96 = 98 × 5/96 × 5 = 490/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/480 - 490/480 = 672 - 490/480 = 182/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/240
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