Subtract 48/6 from 3/96
1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 8 0/6
3/96 - 48/6 is -255/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
3/96 = 3 × 1/96 × 1 = 3/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
48/6 = 48 × 16/6 × 16 = 768/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/96 - 768/96 = 3 - 768/96 = -765/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -255/32
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