Subtract 36/96 from 2/6
2/6 - 36/96 is -1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/96 - 36/96 = 32 - 36/96 = -4/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/24
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