Subtract 7/10 from 25/96
25/96 - 7/10 is -211/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
25/96 = 25 × 5/96 × 5 = 125/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
7/10 = 7 × 48/10 × 48 = 336/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/480 - 336/480 = 125 - 336/480 = -211/480
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