Subtract 90/25 from 45/96
1st number: 45/96, 2nd number: 3 15/25
45/96 - 90/25 is -501/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
45/96 = 45 × 25/96 × 25 = 1125/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
90/25 = 90 × 96/25 × 96 = 8640/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/2400 - 8640/2400 = 1125 - 8640/2400 = -7515/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -501/160
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