Subtract 10/25 from 10/96
10/96 - 10/25 is -71/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
10/96 = 10 × 25/96 × 25 = 250/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
10/25 = 10 × 96/25 × 96 = 960/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/2400 - 960/2400 = 250 - 960/2400 = -710/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/240
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