Subtract 12/96 from 7/90
7/90 - 12/96 is -17/360.
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,
7/90 = 7 × 16/90 × 16 = 112/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
12/96 = 12 × 15/96 × 15 = 180/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/1440 - 180/1440 = 112 - 180/1440 = -68/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/360
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