Subtract 36/96 from 5/45
5/45 - 36/96 is -19/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
5/45 = 5 × 32/45 × 32 = 160/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
36/96 = 36 × 15/96 × 15 = 540/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/1440 - 540/1440 = 160 - 540/1440 = -380/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/72
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