Subtract 98/96 from 2/5
1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 1 2/96
2/5 - 98/96 is -149/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
2/5 = 2 × 96/5 × 96 = 192/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
98/96 = 98 × 5/96 × 5 = 490/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/480 - 490/480 = 192 - 490/480 = -298/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -149/240
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