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Subtract 3/5 from 1/96

1/96 - 3/5 is -283/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 5 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    3/5 = 3 × 96/5 × 96 = 288/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/480 - 288/480 = 5 - 288/480 = -283/480

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