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Subtract 18/96 from 1/2

1/2 - 18/96 is 5/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    1/2 = 1 × 48/2 × 48 = 48/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/96 - 18/96 = 48 - 18/96 = 30/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16

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