Subtract 1/96 from 18/45
18/45 - 1/96 is 187/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
18/45 = 18 × 32/45 × 32 = 576/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
1/96 = 1 × 15/96 × 15 = 15/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/1440 - 15/1440 = 576 - 15/1440 = 561/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/480
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