Subtract 35/96 from 84/30
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 35/96
84/30 - 35/96 is 1169/480.
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,
84/30 = 84 × 16/30 × 16 = 1344/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/480 - 175/480 = 1344 - 175/480 = 1169/480 - In mixed form: 2209/480
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