Subtract 30/9 from 5/96, Solve 5/96

Subtract 30/9 from 5/96

1^st number: 5/96, 2^nd number: 3 3/9

5/96 - 30/9 is -105/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 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 9 × 32 = 288,
30/9 = 30 × 32/9 × 32 = 960/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
15/288 - 960/288 = 15 - 960/288 = -945/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -105/32

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