Subtract 2/96 from 1/36
1/36 - 2/96 is 1/144.
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,
2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/288 - 6/288 = 8 - 6/288 = 2/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/144
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