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Subtract 9/96 from 12/45

12/45 - 9/96 is 83/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    12/45 = 12 × 32/45 × 32 = 384/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    9/96 = 9 × 15/96 × 15 = 135/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    384/1440 - 135/1440 = 384 - 135/1440 = 249/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/480

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