Subtract 14/18 from 96/30
1st number: 3 6/30, 2nd number: 14/18
96/30 - 14/18 is 109/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
96/30 = 96 × 3/30 × 3 = 288/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/90 - 70/90 = 288 - 70/90 = 218/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/45
- In mixed form: 219/45
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