Subtract 7/96 from 3/80
3/80 - 7/96 is -17/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
3/80 = 3 × 6/80 × 6 = 18/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/480 - 35/480 = 18 - 35/480 = -17/480
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