Subtract 10/40 from 1/96
1/96 - 10/40 is -23/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 40 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
10/40 = 10 × 12/40 × 12 = 120/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/480 - 120/480 = 5 - 120/480 = -115/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/96
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