Subtract 18/96 from 5/30
5/30 - 18/96 is -1/48.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 16/30 × 16 = 80/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/480 - 90/480 = 80 - 90/480 = -10/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/48
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