Subtract 2/45 from 4/96
4/96 - 2/45 is -1/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
4/96 = 4 × 15/96 × 15 = 60/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
2/45 = 2 × 32/45 × 32 = 64/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/1440 - 64/1440 = 60 - 64/1440 = -4/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/360
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