Subtract 12/5 from 9/96
1st number: 9/96, 2nd number: 2 2/5
9/96 - 12/5 is -369/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
12/5 = 12 × 96/5 × 96 = 1152/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/480 - 1152/480 = 45 - 1152/480 = -1107/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -369/160
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