Subtract 50/72 from 40/96
40/96 - 50/72 is -5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
40/96 = 40 × 3/96 × 3 = 120/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
50/72 = 50 × 4/72 × 4 = 200/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/288 - 200/288 = 120 - 200/288 = -80/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/18
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