Subtract 30/18 from 5/96
1st number: 5/96, 2nd number: 1 12/18
5/96 - 30/18 is -155/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
30/18 = 30 × 16/18 × 16 = 480/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/288 - 480/288 = 15 - 480/288 = -465/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/96
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