Subtract 45/50 from 9/96
9/96 - 45/50 is -129/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
9/96 = 9 × 25/96 × 25 = 225/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
45/50 = 45 × 48/50 × 48 = 2160/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/2400 - 2160/2400 = 225 - 2160/2400 = -1935/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -129/160
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