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Subtract 1/96 from 80/30

1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 1/96

80/30 - 1/96 is 85/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    80/30 = 80 × 16/30 × 16 = 1280/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1280/480 - 5/480 = 1280 - 5/480 = 1275/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/32
  6. In mixed form: 221/32

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