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Subtract 1/96 from 2/6

2/6 - 1/96 is 31/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    1/96 = 1 × 1/96 × 1 = 1/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/96 - 1/96 = 32 - 1/96 = 31/96

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