Subtract 2/96 from 40/60
40/60 - 2/96 is 31/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
40/60 = 40 × 8/60 × 8 = 320/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/480 - 10/480 = 320 - 10/480 = 310/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/48
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