Subtract 30/10 from 98/96
1st number: 1 2/96, 2nd number: 3 0/10
98/96 - 30/10 is -95/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
98/96 = 98 × 5/96 × 5 = 490/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
30/10 = 30 × 48/10 × 48 = 1440/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/480 - 1440/480 = 490 - 1440/480 = -950/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/48
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