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Subtract 3/96 from 5/40

5/40 - 3/96 is 3/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    5/40 = 5 × 12/40 × 12 = 60/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/480 - 15/480 = 60 - 15/480 = 45/480
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/32

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