Subtract 27/40 from 50/96
50/96 - 27/40 is -37/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 40 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
27/40 = 27 × 12/40 × 12 = 324/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/480 - 324/480 = 250 - 324/480 = -74/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/240
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