Subtract 10/96 from 24/36
24/36 - 10/96 is 9/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
24/36 = 24 × 8/36 × 8 = 192/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
10/96 = 10 × 3/96 × 3 = 30/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/288 - 30/288 = 192 - 30/288 = 162/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/16
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