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Subtract 6/5 from 3/96

1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 1 1/5

3/96 - 6/5 is -187/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    6/5 = 6 × 96/5 × 96 = 576/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/480 - 576/480 = 15 - 576/480 = -561/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/160

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