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Subtract 2/96 from 3/18

3/18 - 2/96 is 7/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    3/18 = 3 × 16/18 × 16 = 48/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/288 - 6/288 = 48 - 6/288 = 42/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/48

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