Subtract 12/8 from 4/96
1st number: 4/96, 2nd number: 1 4/8
4/96 - 12/8 is -35/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 8 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
12/8 = 12 × 12/8 × 12 = 144/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/96 - 144/96 = 4 - 144/96 = -140/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/24
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