Subtract 56/96 from 1/6
1/6 - 56/96 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
1/6 = 1 × 16/6 × 16 = 16/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
56/96 = 56 × 1/96 × 1 = 56/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/96 - 56/96 = 16 - 56/96 = -40/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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