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Subtract 5/18 from 1/96

1/96 - 5/18 is -77/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 18 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    1/96 = 1 × 3/96 × 3 = 3/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/288 - 80/288 = 3 - 80/288 = -77/288

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