Subtract 2/18 from 2/96
2/96 - 2/18 is -13/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
2/18 = 2 × 16/18 × 16 = 32/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/288 - 32/288 = 6 - 32/288 = -26/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/144
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