Subtract 4/30 from 96/75
1st number: 1 21/75, 2nd number: 4/30
96/75 - 4/30 is 86/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
96/75 = 96 × 2/75 × 2 = 192/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
4/30 = 4 × 5/30 × 5 = 20/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/150 - 20/150 = 192 - 20/150 = 172/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/75
- In mixed form: 111/75
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