Subtract 4/40 from 16/96
16/96 - 4/40 is 1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
16/96 = 16 × 5/96 × 5 = 80/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
4/40 = 4 × 12/40 × 12 = 48/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/480 - 48/480 = 80 - 48/480 = 32/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15
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