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Subtract 10/96 from 3/16

3/16 - 10/96 is 1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
    3/16 = 3 × 6/16 × 6 = 18/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    10/96 = 10 × 1/96 × 1 = 10/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/96 - 10/96 = 18 - 10/96 = 8/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12

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