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Subtract 49/96 from 1/9

1/9 - 49/96 is -115/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    1/9 = 1 × 32/9 × 32 = 32/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/288 - 147/288 = 32 - 147/288 = -115/288

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