Subtract 21/96 from 90/30
1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 21/96
90/30 - 21/96 is 89/32.
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,
90/30 = 90 × 16/30 × 16 = 1440/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
21/96 = 21 × 5/96 × 5 = 105/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/480 - 105/480 = 1440 - 105/480 = 1335/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/32
- In mixed form: 225/32
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