Subtract 56/6 from 2/96
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 9 2/6
2/96 - 56/6 is -149/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
2/96 = 2 × 1/96 × 1 = 2/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
56/6 = 56 × 16/6 × 16 = 896/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/96 - 896/96 = 2 - 896/96 = -894/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -149/16
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/96-56/6 2/96-56/12 6/96-56/6 2/96-56/18 10/96-56/6 2/96-56/30 14/96-56/6 2/96-56/42