Subtract 40/10 from 10/96
1st number: 10/96, 2nd number: 4 0/10
10/96 - 40/10 is -187/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
40/10 = 40 × 48/10 × 48 = 1920/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/480 - 1920/480 = 50 - 1920/480 = -1870/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/48
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