Subtract 9/96 from 1/16
1/16 - 9/96 is -1/32.
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,
9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/96 - 9/96 = 6 - 9/96 = -3/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/32
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