Subtract 98/96 from 1/6
1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 1 2/96
1/6 - 98/96 is -41/48.
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,
98/96 = 98 × 1/96 × 1 = 98/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/96 - 98/96 = 16 - 98/96 = -82/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/48
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