Subtract 2/30 from 6/96, Solve 6/96

Subtract 2/30 from 6/96

6/96 - 2/30 is -1/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 30 is 480

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
2/30 = 2 × 16/30 × 16 = 32/480
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/480 - 32/480 = 30 - 32/480 = -2/480
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/240

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