Subtract 5/30 from 7/96
7/96 - 5/30 is -3/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
5/30 = 5 × 16/30 × 16 = 80/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/480 - 80/480 = 35 - 80/480 = -45/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/32
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