Subtract 10/96 from 10/75
10/75 - 10/96 is 7/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
10/75 = 10 × 32/75 × 32 = 320/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
10/96 = 10 × 25/96 × 25 = 250/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/2400 - 250/2400 = 320 - 250/2400 = 70/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/240
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