Subtract 4/8 from 12/96
12/96 - 4/8 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
12/96 = 12 × 1/96 × 1 = 12/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
4/8 = 4 × 12/8 × 12 = 48/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/96 - 48/96 = 12 - 48/96 = -36/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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