Subtract 2/54 from 4/96
4/96 - 2/54 is 1/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
4/96 = 4 × 9/96 × 9 = 36/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
2/54 = 2 × 16/54 × 16 = 32/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/864 - 32/864 = 36 - 32/864 = 4/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/216
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