Subtract 12/96 from 5/25
5/25 - 12/96 is 3/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
5/25 = 5 × 96/25 × 96 = 480/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
12/96 = 12 × 25/96 × 25 = 300/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/2400 - 300/2400 = 480 - 300/2400 = 180/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/40
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