Subtract 1/24 from 1/96
1/96 - 1/24 is -1/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
1/24 = 1 × 4/24 × 4 = 4/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/96 - 4/96 = 1 - 4/96 = -3/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/32
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