Subtract 40/96 from 6/50
6/50 - 40/96 is -89/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
6/50 = 6 × 48/50 × 48 = 288/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
40/96 = 40 × 25/96 × 25 = 1000/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/2400 - 1000/2400 = 288 - 1000/2400 = -712/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/300
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