Subtract 9/16 from 12/96
12/96 - 9/16 is -7/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 16 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 16 × 6 = 96,
9/16 = 9 × 6/16 × 6 = 54/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/96 - 54/96 = 12 - 54/96 = -42/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/16
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