Subtract 63/80 from 10/96
10/96 - 63/80 is -41/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 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 80 × 6 = 480,
63/80 = 63 × 6/80 × 6 = 378/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/480 - 378/480 = 50 - 378/480 = -328/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/60
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