Subtract 6/9 from 12/96
12/96 - 6/9 is -13/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
12/96 = 12 × 3/96 × 3 = 36/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
6/9 = 6 × 32/9 × 32 = 192/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/288 - 192/288 = 36 - 192/288 = -156/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24
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