Subtract 81/96 from 4/10
4/10 - 81/96 is -71/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
4/10 = 4 × 48/10 × 48 = 192/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
81/96 = 81 × 5/96 × 5 = 405/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/480 - 405/480 = 192 - 405/480 = -213/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/160
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