Subtract 45/96 from 7/10
7/10 - 45/96 is 37/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
7/10 = 7 × 48/10 × 48 = 336/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/480 - 225/480 = 336 - 225/480 = 111/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/160
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