Subtract 21/18 from 2/96, Solve 2/96

Subtract 21/18 from 2/96

1^st number: 2/96, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

2/96 - 21/18 is -55/48.

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,
21/18 = 21 × 16/18 × 16 = 336/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
6/288 - 336/288 = 6 - 336/288 = -330/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/48

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