Subtract 9/96 from 1/10
1/10 - 9/96 is 1/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
1/10 = 1 × 48/10 × 48 = 48/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/480 - 45/480 = 48 - 45/480 = 3/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/160
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