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Subtract 6/96 from 1/4

1/4 - 6/96 is 3/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
    1/4 = 1 × 24/4 × 24 = 24/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/96 - 6/96 = 24 - 6/96 = 18/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/16

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