Subtract 6/96 from 2/8
2/8 - 6/96 is 3/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
2/8 = 2 × 12/8 × 12 = 24/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/96 - 6/96 = 24 - 6/96 = 18/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/16
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