Subtract 18/5 from 3/96
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 3 3/5
3/96 - 18/5 is -571/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
18/5 = 18 × 96/5 × 96 = 1728/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/480 - 1728/480 = 15 - 1728/480 = -1713/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -571/160
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