Subtract 7/96 from 6/30
6/30 - 7/96 is 61/480.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 16/30 × 16 = 96/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/480 - 35/480 = 96 - 35/480 = 61/480
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