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Subtract 2/9 from 12/96

12/96 - 2/9 is -7/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    12/96 = 12 × 3/96 × 3 = 36/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/288 - 64/288 = 36 - 64/288 = -28/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/72

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