Subtract 30/90 from 96/7
1st number: 13 5/7, 2nd number: 30/90
96/7 - 30/90 is 281/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
96/7 = 96 × 90/7 × 90 = 8640/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
30/90 = 30 × 7/90 × 7 = 210/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8640/630 - 210/630 = 8640 - 210/630 = 8430/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/21
- In mixed form: 138/21
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