Subtract 10/72 from 8/96
8/96 - 10/72 is -1/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 72 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
8/96 = 8 × 3/96 × 3 = 24/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
10/72 = 10 × 4/72 × 4 = 40/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/288 - 40/288 = 24 - 40/288 = -16/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18
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