Subtract 24/96 from 4/6
4/6 - 24/96 is 5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
4/6 = 4 × 16/6 × 16 = 64/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
24/96 = 24 × 1/96 × 1 = 24/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/96 - 24/96 = 64 - 24/96 = 40/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12
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