Subtract 30/45 from 5/96
5/96 - 30/45 is -59/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
5/96 = 5 × 15/96 × 15 = 75/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
30/45 = 30 × 32/45 × 32 = 960/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/1440 - 960/1440 = 75 - 960/1440 = -885/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/96
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