Subtract 4/96 from 2/54, Solve 2/54

Subtract 4/96 from 2/54

2/54 - 4/96 is -1/216.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 96 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
2/54 = 2 × 16/54 × 16 = 32/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
4/96 = 4 × 9/96 × 9 = 36/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
32/864 - 36/864 = 32 - 36/864 = -4/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/216

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