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Subtract 4/96 from 1/36

1/36 - 4/96 is -1/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    1/36 = 1 × 8/36 × 8 = 8/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    4/96 = 4 × 3/96 × 3 = 12/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/288 - 12/288 = 8 - 12/288 = -4/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/72

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