Subtract 3/96 from 5/40
5/40 - 3/96 is 3/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
5/40 = 5 × 12/40 × 12 = 60/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/480 - 15/480 = 60 - 15/480 = 45/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/32
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