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Subtract 12/96 from 1/25

1/25 - 12/96 is -17/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    1/25 = 1 × 96/25 × 96 = 96/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    96/2400 - 300/2400 = 96 - 300/2400 = -204/2400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/200

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