Subtract 40/96 from 1/18
1/18 - 40/96 is -13/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
1/18 = 1 × 16/18 × 16 = 16/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
40/96 = 40 × 3/96 × 3 = 120/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/288 - 120/288 = 16 - 120/288 = -104/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/36
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