Subtract 2/16 from 1/96
1/96 - 2/16 is -11/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 16 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 16 × 6 = 96,
2/16 = 2 × 6/16 × 6 = 12/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1/96 - 12/96 = 1 - 12/96 = -11/96
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