Subtract 12/45 from 7/96
7/96 - 12/45 is -31/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
7/96 = 7 × 15/96 × 15 = 105/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
12/45 = 12 × 32/45 × 32 = 384/1440 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/1440 - 384/1440 = 105 - 384/1440 = -279/1440 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/160
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