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Subtract 24/96 from 1/6

1/6 - 24/96 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    1/6 = 1 × 16/6 × 16 = 16/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    24/96 = 24 × 1/96 × 1 = 24/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/96 - 24/96 = 16 - 24/96 = -8/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12

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