Subtract 20/30 from 70/96
70/96 - 20/30 is 1/16.
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,
70/96 = 70 × 5/96 × 5 = 350/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
20/30 = 20 × 16/30 × 16 = 320/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/480 - 320/480 = 350 - 320/480 = 30/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16
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