Subtract 9/96 from 4/50
4/50 - 9/96 is -11/800.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
4/50 = 4 × 48/50 × 48 = 192/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
9/96 = 9 × 25/96 × 25 = 225/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/2400 - 225/2400 = 192 - 225/2400 = -33/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/800
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