Subtract 30/96 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 30/96
42/5 - 30/96 is 647/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
42/5 = 42 × 96/5 × 96 = 4032/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
30/96 = 30 × 5/96 × 5 = 150/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4032/480 - 150/480 = 4032 - 150/480 = 3882/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 647/80
- In mixed form: 87/80
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