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Subtract 18/8 from 3/96

1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 2 2/8

3/96 - 18/8 is -71/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 8 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    18/8 = 18 × 12/8 × 12 = 216/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/96 - 216/96 = 3 - 216/96 = -213/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/32

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