Subtract 7/30 from 90/96
90/96 - 7/30 is 169/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
90/96 = 90 × 5/96 × 5 = 450/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
7/30 = 7 × 16/30 × 16 = 112/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/480 - 112/480 = 450 - 112/480 = 338/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/240
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