Subtract 4/96 from 60/30
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 4/96
60/30 - 4/96 is 47/24.
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,
60/30 = 60 × 16/30 × 16 = 960/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/480 - 20/480 = 960 - 20/480 = 940/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/24
- In mixed form: 123/24
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