Subtract 10/96 from 3/16
3/16 - 10/96 is 1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
3/16 = 3 × 6/16 × 6 = 18/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
10/96 = 10 × 1/96 × 1 = 10/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/96 - 10/96 = 18 - 10/96 = 8/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12
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