Subtract 6/96 from 1/16
1/16 - 6/96 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
1/16 = 1 × 6/16 × 6 = 6/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/96 - 6/96 = 6 - 6/96 = 0/96 - The answer is 0
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