Subtract 6/96 from 1/40
1/40 - 6/96 is -3/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
1/40 = 1 × 12/40 × 12 = 12/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/480 - 30/480 = 12 - 30/480 = -18/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/80
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/40-6/96 1/40-12/96 1/80-6/96 3/40-6/96 1/40-18/96 5/40-6/96 1/40-30/96 7/40-6/96 1/40-42/96