Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 6/96 from 1/16

1/16 - 6/96 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
    1/16 = 1 × 6/16 × 6 = 6/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/96 - 6/96 = 6 - 6/96 = 0/96
  5. The answer is 0

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com