Subtract 9/96 from 4/6
46 - 996 is 5596.
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,
46 = 4 × 166 × 16 = 6496 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
996 = 9 × 196 × 1 = 996 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6496 - 996 = 64 - 996 = 5596
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