Subtract 30/96 from 7/48
7/48 - 30/96 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
7/48 = 7 × 2/48 × 2 = 14/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/96 - 30/96 = 14 - 30/96 = -16/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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