Subtract 45/5 from 18/96
1st number: 18/96, 2nd number: 9 0/5
18/96 - 45/5 is -141/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
18/96 = 18 × 5/96 × 5 = 90/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
45/5 = 45 × 96/5 × 96 = 4320/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/480 - 4320/480 = 90 - 4320/480 = -4230/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -141/16
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