Subtract 5/40 from 4/96
4/96 - 5/40 is -1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 40 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
4/96 = 4 × 5/96 × 5 = 20/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
5/40 = 5 × 12/40 × 12 = 60/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/480 - 60/480 = 20 - 60/480 = -40/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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