Subtract 12/96 from 1/36
1/36 - 12/96 is -7/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
1/36 = 1 × 8/36 × 8 = 8/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
12/96 = 12 × 3/96 × 3 = 36/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/288 - 36/288 = 8 - 36/288 = -28/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/72
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