Subtract 10/54 from 10/96
10/96 - 10/54 is -35/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
10/96 = 10 × 9/96 × 9 = 90/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
10/54 = 10 × 16/54 × 16 = 160/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/864 - 160/864 = 90 - 160/864 = -70/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/432
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