Subtract 12/96 from 3/54
3/54 - 12/96 is -5/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
3/54 = 3 × 16/54 × 16 = 48/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
12/96 = 12 × 9/96 × 9 = 108/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/864 - 108/864 = 48 - 108/864 = -60/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/72
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