Subtract 60/96 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 60/96
75/30 - 60/96 is 15/8.
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,
75/30 = 75 × 16/30 × 16 = 1200/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
60/96 = 60 × 5/96 × 5 = 300/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/480 - 300/480 = 1200 - 300/480 = 900/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
- In mixed form: 17/8
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