Subtract 1/96 from 1/4
1/4 - 1/96 is 23/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
1/4 = 1 × 24/4 × 24 = 24/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/96 - 1/96 = 24 - 1/96 = 23/96
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