Subtract 14/96 from 3/40
3/40 - 14/96 is -17/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
3/40 = 3 × 12/40 × 12 = 36/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/480 - 70/480 = 36 - 70/480 = -34/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/240
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