Subtract 2/96 from 40/48
40/48 - 2/96 is 13/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
40/48 = 40 × 2/48 × 2 = 80/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/96 - 2/96 = 80 - 2/96 = 78/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/16
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