Subtract 8/96 from 9/30
9/30 - 8/96 is 13/60.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 16/30 × 16 = 144/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/480 - 40/480 = 144 - 40/480 = 104/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/60
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