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