Subtract 4/50 from 4/96
4/96 - 4/50 is -23/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
4/96 = 4 × 25/96 × 25 = 100/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
4/50 = 4 × 48/50 × 48 = 192/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/2400 - 192/2400 = 100 - 192/2400 = -92/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/600
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