Subtract 2/9 from 2/96
2/96 - 2/9 is -29/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 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 9 × 32 = 288,
2/9 = 2 × 32/9 × 32 = 64/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/288 - 64/288 = 6 - 64/288 = -58/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/144
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