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Subtract 4/9 from 2/96

2/96 - 4/9 is -61/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    4/9 = 4 × 32/9 × 32 = 128/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/288 - 128/288 = 6 - 128/288 = -122/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/144

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