Subtract 9/8 from 2/96
1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 1 1/8
2/96 - 9/8 is -53/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 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 8 × 12 = 96,
9/8 = 9 × 12/8 × 12 = 108/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/96 - 108/96 = 2 - 108/96 = -106/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/48
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