Subtract 2/10 from 12/96
12/96 - 2/10 is -3/40.
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,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
2/10 = 2 × 48/10 × 48 = 96/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/480 - 96/480 = 60 - 96/480 = -36/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/40
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