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Subtract 6/96 from 3/45

3/45 - 6/96 is 1/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    3/45 = 3 × 32/45 × 32 = 96/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    6/96 = 6 × 15/96 × 15 = 90/1440
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    96/1440 - 90/1440 = 96 - 90/1440 = 6/1440
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/240

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