Subtract 8/96 from 3/54, Solve 3/54

Subtract 8/96 from 3/54

3/54 - 8/96 is -1/36.

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,
8/96 = 8 × 9/96 × 9 = 72/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
48/864 - 72/864 = 48 - 72/864 = -24/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/36

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