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Subtract 7/40 from 12/96

12/96 - 7/40 is -1/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 40 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    7/40 = 7 × 12/40 × 12 = 84/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/480 - 84/480 = 60 - 84/480 = -24/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20

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