Subtract 3/5 from 2/96
2/96 - 3/5 is -139/240.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
3/5 = 3 × 96/5 × 96 = 288/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/480 - 288/480 = 10 - 288/480 = -278/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/240
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