Subtract 81/96 from 10/24
10/24 - 81/96 is -41/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
10/24 = 10 × 4/24 × 4 = 40/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/96 - 81/96 = 40 - 81/96 = -41/96
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