Subtract 10/96 from 2/40
2/40 - 10/96 is -13/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
2/40 = 2 × 12/40 × 12 = 24/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/480 - 50/480 = 24 - 50/480 = -26/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/240
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