Subtract 30/35 from 96/2
1st number: 48 0/2, 2nd number: 30/35
96/2 - 30/35 is 330/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
96/2 = 96 × 35/2 × 35 = 3360/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
30/35 = 30 × 2/35 × 2 = 60/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3360/70 - 60/70 = 3360 - 60/70 = 3300/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 330/7
- In mixed form: 471/7
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