Subtract 12/96 from 3/5
3/5 - 12/96 is 19/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
3/5 = 3 × 96/5 × 96 = 288/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/480 - 60/480 = 288 - 60/480 = 228/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/40
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