Subtract 2/96 from 4/9
4/9 - 2/96 is 61/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
4/9 = 4 × 32/9 × 32 = 128/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/288 - 6/288 = 128 - 6/288 = 122/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/144
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