Subtract 9/96 from 1/40
1/40 - 9/96 is -11/160.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/480 - 45/480 = 12 - 45/480 = -33/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/160
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