Subtract 2/40 from 2/96, Solve 2/96

Subtract 2/40 from 2/96

2/96 - 2/40 is -7/240.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 40 is 480

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
2/40 = 2 × 12/40 × 12 = 24/480
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/480 - 24/480 = 10 - 24/480 = -14/480
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/240

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