Subtract 1/96 from 2/90
2/90 - 1/96 is 17/1440.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
2/90 = 2 × 16/90 × 16 = 32/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
1/96 = 1 × 15/96 × 15 = 15/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/1440 - 15/1440 = 32 - 15/1440 = 17/1440
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