Subtract 16/96 from 3/12
3/12 - 16/96 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
3/12 = 3 × 8/12 × 8 = 24/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
16/96 = 16 × 1/96 × 1 = 16/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/96 - 16/96 = 24 - 16/96 = 8/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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