Subtract 9/96 from 5/90
5/90 - 9/96 is -11/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
5/90 = 5 × 16/90 × 16 = 80/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
9/96 = 9 × 15/96 × 15 = 135/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/1440 - 135/1440 = 80 - 135/1440 = -55/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/288
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