Subtract 40/96 from 1/2
1/2 - 40/96 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
1/2 = 1 × 48/2 × 48 = 48/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
40/96 = 40 × 1/96 × 1 = 40/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/96 - 40/96 = 48 - 40/96 = 8/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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