Subtract 9/12 from 2/96
2/96 - 9/12 is -35/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 12 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 12 × 8 = 96,
9/12 = 9 × 8/12 × 8 = 72/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/96 - 72/96 = 2 - 72/96 = -70/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/48
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