Subtract 96/9 from 4/3
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 10 6/9
4/3 - 96/9 is -28/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
4/3 = 4 × 3/3 × 3 = 12/9 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
96/9 = 96 × 1/9 × 1 = 96/9 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/9 - 96/9 = 12 - 96/9 = -84/9 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/3
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