Subtract 45/25 from 18/96
1st number: 18/96, 2nd number: 1 20/25
18/96 - 45/25 is -129/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
18/96 = 18 × 25/96 × 25 = 450/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
45/25 = 45 × 96/25 × 96 = 4320/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/2400 - 4320/2400 = 450 - 4320/2400 = -3870/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -129/80
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