Subtract 35/96 from 7/30
7/30 - 35/96 is -21/160.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 16/30 × 16 = 112/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/480 - 175/480 = 112 - 175/480 = -63/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/160
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