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Subtract 2/96 from 4/12

4/12 - 2/96 is 5/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    4/12 = 4 × 8/12 × 8 = 32/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/96 - 2/96 = 32 - 2/96 = 30/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16

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