Subtract 30/27 from 5/96, Solve 5/96

Subtract 30/27 from 5/96

1^st number: 5/96, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

5/96 - 30/27 is -305/288.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
5/96 = 5 × 9/96 × 9 = 45/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
30/27 = 30 × 32/27 × 32 = 960/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
45/864 - 960/864 = 45 - 960/864 = -915/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -305/288

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