Subtract 16/30 from 96/25
1st number: 3 21/25, 2nd number: 16/30
96/25 - 16/30 is 248/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
96/25 = 96 × 6/25 × 6 = 576/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/150 - 80/150 = 576 - 80/150 = 496/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 248/75
- In mixed form: 323/75
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