Subtract 9/10 from 28/96
28/96 - 9/10 is -73/120.
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,
28/96 = 28 × 5/96 × 5 = 140/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
9/10 = 9 × 48/10 × 48 = 432/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/480 - 432/480 = 140 - 432/480 = -292/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/120
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